INSIDE DECEMBER 12, 2011 Floridas Best Community Newspaper Serving Floridas Best Community VOLUME 117 ISSUE 127 50 CITRUS COUNTY Bucs drop another: Jags thump Tampa Bay 41-14 /B1 HOLIDAY GIVING: Gift-card tipsGift cards will be the most sought-after Christmas present this holiday season. Read these tips for givers and receivers./ Page A5www.chronicleonline.com ELECTION 2012: GOP debate Find out what happened at the debate Saturday in Iowa./ Page A7 INDEX Comics....................B7 Crossword................B6 Editorial..................A10 Entertainment..........B5 Horoscope................B5 Lottery Numbers......B4 Lottery Payouts........B5 Movies......................B7 Obituaries................A6 TV Listings................B6 Classifieds................B8 ONLINE POLL: Your choice?Does Citrus County need a lobbyist in Tallahassee? A.Yes. We risk losing out on funds if we dont have someone to fight for us. B.No. Thats what our elected lawmakers are for. C.Yes, but not year-round; only when the Legislature is in session. D. Pay me $50,000 and Ill go do the job. To vote, visit www. chronicleonline.com. Click on the word Opinion in the menu to see the poll. Results will appear next Monday. Find last weeks online poll results./ Page A4 MONDAYHIGH 77 LOW 57 Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Winds around 10 mph. PAGE A4 TODAY & Tuesday morning Councils agenda loaded A.B. SIDIBE Staff WriterCRYSTAL RIVER Today promises a potpourri of topics for city council members. First, at the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, panel members will discuss the feasibility of developing a marina to anchor revitalization of the downtown core and then, topics ranging from a golf cart ordinance to the proposed Kings Bay rules. Officials will also tackle the loan portion of its bid to extend sewer service to county residents in the Fort Island Trail area. City Manager Andy Houston told the Chronicle editorial board Wednesday the city will begin looking at ways of redeveloping the city marina adjacent to Kings Bay Park. The area is being used mainly for manatee boat tours. Houston hopes to begin looking at various avenues to permit for boat slips and eventually tie development of the marina with businesses in the downtown core. The regular city council meeting will take up the issue of golf carts in first reading. The ordinance seeks to change the citys golf cart rules in accordance with the following rules: Golf carts may only be operated on certain designated streets. Prior to making this designation, the city has to first determine golf carts can safely travel on or across the public road or street which already began at Woodland Estates and Crystal River Village (an adjacent shopping area). Golf carts will be allowed to be operated between sunrise and sunset and only by persons who hold a valid drivers license. If operated at night, golf carts must be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals and windshields. Three Sisters Springs workshop date to be determined tonight WHAT: Crystal River City Council meeting. WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12; 6:30 p.m. CRA meeting. WHERE: City Hall on U.S. 19. ONLINE: www.crystal riverfl.org. See COUNCIL / Page A8 Springs plans redone A.B. SIDIBE Staff WriterCRYSTAL RIVER The U.S. Fish and Wildlifes revised plan for the development of Three Sisters Springs made a brief entry into the discussion last Tuesday during a workshop convened by the Crystal River City Council. It entertained a positive buzz, but Crystal River National Wild life Refuge Manager Michael Lusk figures more people need to see and study it. And, it shows that we listen to the concerns of people and will mitigate to address those concerns. I also wanted people to notice that there is going to be less concrete, Lusk said. Bob Mercer, who has been an active and vocal opponent of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service efforts to change regulations in Kings Bay, conceded at the workshop he kind of liked the revised version of the plan, though he thought the entire plan was being foisted on residents. The new plan seeks to address some of the other controversial elements of a plan derided by some as an intrusion into their private spaces and the transformation of a preserve they thought was going to be quiet into a gathering place for a riot of visitors. Lusk noted the plan there is one fewer parking lot and the visitor center at the site will be a small spot where a visitor may only interact with a ranger and go off to experience facility. The main visitor center and overflow parking area will be at an adjacent shopping plaza on U.S. 19 and a lot on Cutler-Spur Boulevard. Future visitors would be able to park at the plaza and be transported via Cutler-Spur to the preserve. The idea for offsite parking to the future visitor preserve came up during previous public meetings about the conceptual plan. The new plan, said Lusk also calls for two viewing areas in vegetation breaks near Magnolia Springs or the area commonly called the Gator Hole and the contentious location of a kayak landing. The previous plan had four viewing platforms which ran contrary to the dictates of the management. These viewing areas, I dont want to call them platforms because that sounds like they are elevated, will VISUAL INSIDE See the two concepts for the Three Sisters property. / Page A2 See PLANS / Page A2 This means freedom MATTHEW BECK /Chronicle Jeanne Dexter Nally, right, hugs Cynthia Holden, judge advocate for the Citrus County Veterans Coalition, while one of a group of veterans looks on after Nally received a 2003 Ford Taurus, thanks to the fundraising efforts of local veterans organizations and the generosity of Consignment U.S.A. owner Frank Romanelli. Nally sold her car five years ago to be able to move from a veterans home in Gainesville to her own apartment in Crystal River. With help from her friends, disabled veteran gets a car N ANCY K ENNEDY Staff Writer CRYSTAL RIVER F or once in her life, Jeanne Dexter Nally was speechless. As she leaned against the silver 2003 Ford Taurus with the big red bow on the front windshield, with tears streaming down her upturned face she mouthed a silent, Thank you. Without a car for five years, the disabled Army veteran offered hugs all around to friends who had met her at Consignment U.S.A. Auto Sales & Rentals in Crystal River where she was given the keys to the Taurus, thanks to the fundraising efforts of local veterans organizations and the generosity of Consignment U.S.A. owner Frank Romanelli. Today, I was given the gift of love, in a way I havent felt in a long, long, time,she said. The overwhelming sense of pride, appreciation and respect ... was beyond my comprehension. Wear to Go Consignment Shop in Inverness also contributed to Nallys cause with a recent yard sale, sponsored by the Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) and a local womens veterans group. This means freedom, Nally said. I have my independence back. Cynthia Holden, CCVC judge advocate and Nallys friend, helped form a local womens veterans group earlier this year. One of the groups goals was to band together to meet the needs of other female veterans. They chose 64-year-old Nally, who lives on a fixed income and who sold her car five years ago to be able to move from a veterans home in Gainesville to her own apartment in Crystal River. Without family in the area, she has had to depend on others to get her around ever since. Holden said they raised nearly $2,000. Romanelli said in addition to the car (with a rebuilt engine), Nally has lifetime free maintenance. Shell never be without a car Disabled Army veteran Jeanne Dexter Nally leans on Frank Romanelli, owner of Consignment U.S.A. Auto Sales & Rentals in Crystal River. County commission hires lobbyist C HRIS V AN O RMER Staff WriterThe county will pay for a lobbyist in Tallahassee for five months even though it is tightening its purse strings. Winn Webb, chairman of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), was the lone member opposed at Tuesdays meeting to fund lobbying services. Four of the fivemember board voted in favor. We are looking at a $4 million shortfall in next years budget, Webb argued. Where are we going to get it? We just cant keep pouring it out and think were going to have some great answer at the end of the year. County Administrator Brad Thorpe presented the board with letters from Peter Dunbar of Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell and Dunbar, a law firm with offices in Tallahassee, Tampa and Clearwater, and from RSA Consulting Group, a lobbyist firm based in Brandon. The lobbying service originally was budgeted at $50,000, Thorpe said. In this proposed letter, there would be a base fee of roughly $15,000 for a five-month contract for a fee of $3,000 per month, Thorpe said. This would commence on Dec. 1, which I assume we would have to adjust and it would end on April 31, which is See VETERAN / Page A8 See LOBBYIST / Page A8 Winn Webb Citrus County commission chairman. LOCAL EFFORTS: Give blood Find out where the LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be parked for donations during upcoming weeks./ Page A5Get food Area groups offer low-cost food options and free meals each week./ Page A5 OPINION: EDITORIAL, PAGE A10 This seems like a situation where protections are necessary for those who rent the land on which their homes sit.

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be just some wood framed without any elevation at all and railing for people to hold on to. Hopefully, this will satisfy people who think the viewing areas will be built such a way that people will be looking in their backyards, he said. In September, officials from the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and representatives from the architectural firm Watson, Tate, Savory, Liollio presented to the public a plan to develop Three Sisters Springs. Three Sisters was purchased last year through the marriage of public and private money and efforts after it was discovered the property was slated for housing development. The city of Crystal River and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) own the property and it is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The water district also has plans to use the southeast corner of the property for a stormwater filtering wetland to help shield the bay and springs from the noxious stormwater runoff from businesses on U.S. 19. Chronicle reporter A.B. Sidibe can be reached at 352-564-2925 or asidibe@ chronicleonline.com. A2 M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE L OCAL 000A2IE IS THIS RINGING ANY BELLS IN CRYSTAL RIVER DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? IS THIS RINGING ANY BELLS IN CRYSTAL RIVER DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? On October 13, 2011 the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a hearing in Washington, D.C. to highlight how science is used in policy decisions that are made under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Numerous judicial disputes over ESA-related actions underscore the challenges in weighing best available science against other policy considerations, often under short deadlines. Commenting upon the few species that have recovered as a result of the ESA, Subcommittee Chairman Paul Broun (RGA) said, In terms of effectiveness, I believe it would be hard to argue that the law has been anything but an abject failure. As a tool for advancing other special interest policy goals, it has certainly been very influential, but Im not sure that was the Acts original intent. Although the ESA is designed to protect species, its application is most visible when federally imposed plans to protect and recover a species restrict the actions of private citizens and other entities. For example, landowners may not be able to use their property in a manner they had planned and farmers may not be able to use as much of a rivers water as they need. Since takings claims are rarely successful, the science used to make ESA decisions is critical. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is one of the most influential and farreaching environmental laws this nation has ever passed, Broun said. Since its passage in 1974, it has been the subject of considerable debate not only about its impact on our nations economy, but also about its ultimate effectiveness. Of the roughly 2,000 species listed as endangered or threatened, only about one percent have actually recovered. Chairman Broun noted, Everyone wants to save species from extinction, but honest people can have an honest debate about the most efficient and effective way to do so. Testifying today, former Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks in the U.S. Department of the Interior, The Honorable Craig Manson, said that Although not intended by the drafters, implementation of the ESA has become a win-lose adversarial processThe politicization of the ESA began at its inception and has carried on through every Administration and Congress since then. Manson continued, When scientists and policymakers dont understand each other, then chaos and strife will reign in their relationships. The ESA exists at the confluence of science, law, and policy. It is not a purely scientific decision scheme. Further highlighting how debates over conservation policy are often dressed up as debates over conservation science, Mr. Jonathan Adler, Professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, said that biological research is necessary to inform species conservation decisions. But species conservation is not and cannot be a wholly scientific exercise. Mr. Adler continued, Whether a given species is at risk of extinction may be a scientific question, but what to do about it is not. Witnesses highlighted recent events at the Department of Interior that have called into question how science informs policy related to the ESA. On September 16, 2011 U.S. District Court Judge Oliver Wanger of California sharply criticized the work and testimony concerning the Delta Smelt Biological Opinion by two Federal scientists, one from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and one from the Bureau of Reclamation. Commenting upon the FWS scientist, Judge Wanger stated I find her testimony to be that of a zealot. In further comments about the Bureau of Reclamation scientist, he stated the only inference that the Court can draw is that it is an attempt to mislead and to deceive the Court into accepting what is not only not the best science, its not science. Mr. Gary Frazer, Assistant Director, Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that the Department has instructed the scientific integrity officers of the Service and the Bureau of Reclamation to retain independent experts to evaluate the allegations made by Judge Wanger. After outlining several concerns with recent ESA listings in Alaska, Mr. Douglas Vincent-Lang, Special Assistant at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said that the ESA is being used by federal agencies to gain control over landscapes and seascapes, rather than to arrest species extinction. VincentLang continued, stating that ESA grants states a place at the table in all Endangered Species Act decisions, including the application of science in these decisions. Unfortunately, states are not being given equal deference on science during the implementation of the Act. Washington Subcommittee And U.S. District Court Question Whether Federal Agencies Are Misusing Conservation Science to Advance Policy under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Questions Arise if ESA is being used as a Tool to gain control over landscapes and seascapes, rather than to arrest species extinction. PAID FOR BY CONCERNED CITIZEN JEWEL LAMB Visit us at: savecrystalriver.com Voice your concerns at: savecrystalriver@gmail.com 0 0 0 A 2 D E Candlelight vigil CATHY KAPULKA /Chronicle ABOVE: About 100 people turned out Saturday to participate in a candlelight vigil at Fort Island Gulf Beach Park in Crystal River to remember and honor those who have died too early. RIGHT: Rita Hansen, right, comforts Julie Raymond during the vigil. Hansen lost her son, Joseph, and Raymond lost her son, Mark. We need people to know about our tragedies, Hansen said. We go to public places and know one knows were suffering. Being able to talk to each other, its healing. At left are photos of lost loved ones. Crystal River NWR Complex Concept B, above, is the current plan and Concept A, below, is the revised plan. According to Andrew Lusk, refuge manager of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Concept A shows development of the main Visitor Center along U.S. 19, with a tram system to take visitors to the refuge. PLANS Continued from Page A1

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S TATE & L OCAL Page A3 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY C HRONICLE M IKE W RIGHT Staff WriterINVERNESS Its one of those things that would seem rather simple to outsiders but takes careful study by educators with the Citrus County School District. Choosing a school year calendar is months in the making, because it must take into account vacations, holidays, test schedules and state mandates. The school board will have the chance to choose from two alternatives Tuesday. School board members and administrators say the issue revolves around trying to end the first semester before the winter break. Citrus is one of a handful of high-performing school districts in Florida, giving it the ability to apply for a waiver from the state to start school earlier in August rather than later. The difference, they say, is significant because a late August start means they cannot conclude the first semester until mid January. Officials say test scores indicate the districts high performance is related at least in some part to the early start that includes a semester ending in December. The reason, they say, is obvious: Students score higher on end-ofsemester tests in December while the material is still fresh, rather than in January following a twoweek holiday break. Plus, ending the first semester in December allows students to take college classes called dual enrollment while still in high school because the schedule coincides with many colleges. Moving the testing to January would have a significant impact on the dual enrollment program, board members said. District officials would pick the early August start in a heartbeat, except the state must approve end-of-semester tests occurring in December. State officials, however, have not yet given Citrus the go-ahead to start the 2012-13 school year in early August. The two proposed calendars reflect both possibilities: An Aug. 8 start with the first semester ending in December and an Aug. 20 start with the first semester ending in mid-January. Patrick Simon, director of research and accountability, said four proposed calendars two each for the different starting dates were submitted to district staffers and school advisory enhancement councils for review and vote. The two recommended to the school board Tuesday received the most support. Simon, according to the board agenda, said the district hasnt heard yet from the state about the test schedule. He recommends the board can either choose a calendar for next school year or wait until January.Chronicle reporter Mike Wright can be contacted at (352) 563-3228 or mwright@chronicleonline.com. Board to decide on school start date in 2012 Semester could begin Aug. 8 or 20 WHAT: Citrus County School Board meeting. WHEN: 3 p.m. Tuesday. WHERE: District administrative offices corner of S.R. 44 and Montgomery Avenue, Inverness. OF NOTE: An estimated hourlong closed session with the boards attorney is scheduled immediately after the meeting begins. It will reopen to the public when the closed session ends. ONLINE: www.citrus.k12.fl.us. Public may comment on sewer project C HRIS V AN O RMER Staff WriterThe sewer line project around Kings Bay in Crystal River will be the subject of a public hearing at Tuesdays meeting of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The hearing will start at 1:45 p.m. to take public comment about the method for the levy, collection and enforcement of nonad valorem assessments against the properties that benefited by the special assessment district. At their Dec. 6 meeting, commissioners discussed at length with county staff how more information was needed, especially about the city of Crystal Rivers decision to impose a 25 percent surcharge for monthly service to the property owners in the special assessment district. Staff was requested to bring answers to this weeks meeting. At 2:30 p.m., Dr. Todd R. Kincaid, Ph.D. for GeoHyros, will give a presentation, How much is too much, toward a water budget approach to management regarding the minimum flows and levels process. The board will be asked to approve the reorganization of the Solid Waste Management Division. Requests have been made to reclassify jobs to different pay grades. According to the Human Resources Department, these changes enhance control and will have a minimal impact on the Solid Waste Management operating budget. The board will acknowledge receipt of a donation from the Sunflower Springs Assisted Living Community. The board will execute a proclamation declaring Dec. 13 as recognition of The Women of Sugarmill Woods in honor of its 25th anniversary. Gerry Mulligan, publisher of the Chronicle will introduce Joanna Castle, new executive director for the YMCA of the Suncoast Citrus County Program Branch. The Southwest Florida Water Management District will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in suite 226 of the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, to discuss the sale of the states surplus lands that include Potts Preserve, Flying Eagle Preserve, McGregor Smith Scout Preserve and Chassahowitzka Swamp and Marsh in Citrus County.Chronicle reporter Chris Van Ormer can be reached at cvanormer@chronicleonline. com or (352) 564-2916. Line to be installed near Kings Bay WHAT: Citrus County Board of County Commissioners meeting. WHEN: 1 p.m. Tuesday; public may address BOCC at 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. ON THE NET: www.bocc. citrus.fl.us C ATHYK APULKA Staff WriterCRYSTAL RIVER In a type of tribal thunder, the sounds of beating drums emanated from the Pure Elements Yoga and Wellness Center in Crystal River on Sunday as the Citrus County Drummers played in the Second Sunday Sunset Drum Circle. Keeping with the beat of the drums, Ashley McDermott belly danced her way around a spinning lighted ball, touting a silk scarf. It makes me feel good, McDermott said. I get up there and I start dancing, and I forget about everything. Its my little escape. The impromptu drumming continued from late afternoon to early evening, with no predetermined starting or stopping points for each drum song. Seth Buoymaster, drum circle organizer, said the main reason he attends the monthly drum circle is for the bonds he forms with fellow drummers. Friendship, he said. To have a group of people come together and create unity and end separation. Charlotte Key, one of the original drum circle organizers, said the group welcomes new drummers of all ages, races and intellect. Everybody can drum, she said. We are all born with a heartDancing to the beat Second Sunday Sunset Drum Circle beats to the sound of their hearts CATHY KAPULKA /Chronicle Ashley McDermott belly dances with a silk scarf as Seth Buoymaster, left, Valorie Vogel, center, and Kent Barkhouse play drums during the Second Sunday Sunset Drum Circle at Pure Elements Yoga and Wellness Center in Crystal River. TOP: Citrus County Drummers play in the Second Sunday Sunset Drum Circle at Pure Elements Yoga and Wellness Center in Crystal River. ABOVE: Rick Omelian, left, plays the Djembe drum and Sherry Weatherford plays the congas during the drum circle. We are all born with a heartbeat and anybody can do a down (main) beat. Charlotte Key one of the original drum circle organizers. beat and anybody can do a down (main) beat. She said participants dont need to know how to play an instrument. Buoymaster also encourages new members to join the circle and promises fun and friendly people. Bottom line, its love, he added. Thats what people really crave when they come here and you couldnt do it without love. It wouldnt come together. For more information about future drum circles visit pureelements wellness.com.

S HEMIR W ILES Staff WriterFor the fifth year in a row, gift cards will be the most sought-after Christmas present this holiday season. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, shoppers are expected to spend an average of $155.43 on gift cards, the highest amount since 2007 and up from $145.61 last year. This holiday season, total spending on gift cards will reach $27.8 billion. Chuck McSweeney, store manager at Belk in Crystal River, said gift card sales are doing well this year, but they typically pick up right as Christmas nears. Theyre the seven-to-10days-before-Christmas hot item, he said. For people looking to give loved ones the freedom to choose their own perfect present, gift cards seem like a no-brainer. Nevertheless, the barrage of hidden fees and sneaky expiration dates caused a big enough fuss to prompt new regulations last year, which put an end to many of the pitfalls associated with gift cards. At Belk, McSweeney said their cards never expire or lose their value. Besides, he said, many gift-card recipients tend to flood the store the entire week after Christmas to use their cards during the after-Christmas sales. Yet TowerGroup, a consulting firm, estimates $2.5 billion in gift-card value will go unused this year. The problem is fees and expiration dates are not the only way consumers can miss using their gift cards. Iris Patrick of Crystal River said she and her husband, Eulon, recently received gift cards for a restaurant they couldnt use because the restaurant went out of business. They said they werent good anymore, she said. With so much confusion, the Better Business Bureau recommends the following tips for both givers and receivers of gift cards: Know the rules. The new federal rules are designed to protect consumers, and will restrict fees and affect gift card expiration dates. These new rules apply to two types of cards: retail gift cards, which can only be redeemed at the retailers and restaurants that sell them; and bank gift cards, which carry the logo of a payment card network like American Express, Visa or Mastercard and can be used wherever the brand is accepted. Check it out. Make sure you are buying from a known and trusted source. Avoid online auction sites, because the cards sold there may be counterfeit or may have been obtained fraudulently. Read the fine print before buying. Is there a fee to buy the card? Are there shipping and handling fees for cards bought by phone or online? Will any fees be deducted from the card after it is purchased? Inspect the card before buying it. Verify that no protective stickers have been removed, and the codes on the back of the card havent been scratched off to reveal a PIN number. Report any damaged cards to the store selling the cards. Provide the receiver with backup. Give the recipient the original receipt in case the card is later lost or stolen. Also, before you buy retail gift cards, consider the financial condition of the retailer or restaurant. A card from a business that files for bankruptcy or goes out of business may be worthless. If the business closes a store near the recipient, it may be hard to find another location where the card can be used. A business that files for bankruptcy may honor its gift cards, or a competitor may accept the card. Call the business or its competitor to find out if they are redeeming the cards, or if they will do so at a later date. Treat the gift card like cash. For receivers, its important to report lost or stolen cards to the issuer immediately. Some issuers will not replace cards that are lost or stolen, while other issuers will, for a fee. Chronicle reporter Shemir Wiles can be reached at 352-564-2924 or swiles@chronicleonline. com. L OCAL C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 A5 0 0 0 A 1 9 U or Bifocals $ 12 9 Eyecare Express 20/20 Same Day Service Even Bifocals & Safety Glasses *CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY. THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THIS FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT. ORDERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER SPECIALS. Hwy. 486/Norvel Bryant Fo r e st Ridge Dr Publix Heritage Hills Plaza H wy. 49 1 / N. L ec a nt o H wy Hwy. 41 Dunnellon Crystal River Terra Vista State-Of-The-Art Computerized In-House Lens Lab The Only Lab In Citrus County To Offer One Day Service On Bifocals, Progressives And Trifocals. Eye exams by Dr. Allen Sobel, Optometrist 352-249-1086 Over 1,000 Frames In Stock Walk-Ins Welcome MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. See store for details. Expires 1/31/12. 2 PAIR EYEGLASSES ONE LOW PRICE Single Vision $ 99 352-249-9252 Located in the Center of Citrus County 2400 N. Heritage Oaks Path (Hwy. 486 Citrus Hills) 10 min. from Inverness, Crystal River and Beverly Hills Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-6:00pm Sat. 10am-2pm 0009YD7 20/20 Eyecare 244 S.E. Hwy. 19 Kings Bay Plaza, Crystal River 795-4057 0009YC3 Open Mon. Sat. 9:00 AM -4:30 PM SAS SHOES MEETS THE NEEDS OF EVERYONE. SUPPORT, STYLE AND MOST IMPORTANT COMFORT. MADE IN AMERICA SAS SHOES ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY FIT AND COMFORT. Featuring a full line of Citrus Shoes Gift cards remain popular choice this holiday season Associated Press The Target mascot dog advertizes giftcards Nov. 25 at the Target store in Mayfield Hts., Ohio. In the best-case scenarios, giftcards give loved ones the freedom to pick out the items they really want from stores they like. Cards also alleviate the stress of trying to find the perfect gifts for pickier friends and family members. Fees and expiration dates are not the only way consumers can miss using their gift cards.

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Beverly Hills Community Churchs Food Pantry, 82 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills,distributes foodfrom 11 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. the last Tuesday monthly.To qualify for assistance, participants must be aBeverly Hills resident. When registering, participants must show proof of residency, have photo ID, Social Security number and birth date for each household member. Call the church office at 352-746-3620 no later than one week before the distribution to make a reservation for food. Suncoast Baptist Church 5310 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa Springs, has its food pantry open from 8 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday monthly for prebagged food. Free bread is available from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. This is for Homosassa people in need only. Floral City United Methodist Church hosts a free breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays in Hilton Hall, 8478 E. Marvin St., across from the elementary school. All are welcome. For more information, call 352-344-1771. Daystar Life Centers Food Pantry is open to Citrus County residents from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Crystal River (across from the Publix shopping center).Applicants will be given an interview for food after a photo ID and Social Security cards for all family members are provided. Call 352-795-8668. The Hernando Seventhday Adventist Church at 1880 N. Trucks Ave., Hernando, provides food distribution for needy families through its food pantry, open from 10 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. Please have proper photo identification available at the first request for food. For information, call 352-212-5159. Helping Hands Apostolic Life Outreach willconduct a food distribution from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Inglis Community Center, 137 Highway 40 West, Inglis.This is a Levy County distribution and proof ofresidence is required (i.e. drivers license, electric bill, voting card,etc.). There willbe signs on U.S. 19 leading to the event.For more information orto reserve a bag of food, call Keith at 352-949-1775. Nature Coast Ministries food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The office is at 999 State Road 44 in Crystal River (next to RaceTrac in the old Skidmore building). Call 352563-1860. SOS Ministry food pantry is open from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Bryant Highway (County Road 486), opposite the entrance to Citrus Hills. (Please note change in location.) Call 352-527-0052 or 352746-7161. If new to the program, bring drivers license and Social Security cards for all family members for initial registration. Food is distributed according to family size. St. Annes Anglican Church food pantry opens from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. daily in the administration building. Citrus United Basket (CUB)food pantry isopen to all underserved Citrus County residents from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at103Mill Ave, Inverness(east of the new courthouse). Participants must provide proof of income, photo ID and Social Security numbers for each family member. Contact CUB at352-344-2242 or cublisa@embarqmail.com. First Baptist Church of Crystal River has its food pantry open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The church is at 700 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River. For information, call 352-7953367. Our Lady of Fatimas Food Pantry, at 604 U.S. 41 S., is open from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Monday to Friday. Proper photo ID, proof of residence and interview are required for assistance to needy residents of Floral City, Hernando and Inverness. Call 352-726-1707. First United Methodist Church of Inverness Gods Kitchen serves from 11:30 a.m. to noon Mondays in the fellowship hall, 3896 S. Pleasant Grove Road. A bus is available for transportation to the church on Mondays. Call 352-726-2522. The New Church Without Walls gives free food boxes away at 5 p.m. Mondays at the neighborhood park in Hernando off Railroad Drive where feeding the homeless takes place. Call 352-3442425. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church food pantry is open from 9 to 10 a.m. the third Tuesday monthly at 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Food is distributed on right side of parish office garage area. Parking is available in right parking field next to garage area. Pantry is open to those who truly qualify for this program. No vouchers or financial aid given. Call Anna at 352-5272381 or the church at 352-7462144. Please have proper photo I.D. available at the time of the request for food. For information, call 352212-5159. El-Shaddai food ministries brown bag of food distribution takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Crystal River Church of God, 2180 W. 12th Ave., behind the former Lincoln Mercury dealership. Although food is distributed once a week, families are only eligible for food once a month. For information, call 352-6289087 or 352-302-9925. The USDA is an equal-opportunity provider. Citrus County Veterans Coalition operates a Veterans Food Bank for Citrus County veterans and their family members in need. The Veterans Food Bank has moved to its new location, opposite the Disabled American Veterans building at 1039 N. Paul Drive, Inverness. This is the only location authorized to accept or distribute food staples for the CCVC Veterans Food Bank. Food distribution is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The CCVC Veterans Food Bank will gratefully accept any food staples, which can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Richard at 352-400-8952 or Gary at 352527-4537 with any questions or emergency food requests. We Care Food Pantry gives out food to needy people. Initial registrations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. To qualify for assistance, participants must be a Homosassa or Homosassa Springs resident with identification. For more information and dates for food distributions, call 352-6280445. The food pantry of First Presbyterian Church of Crystal River is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. The pantry is open to meet the emergency needs of people in the community. Everyone is invited to participate once a week as needed. Bring a photo ID and the date of birth for each member of your household. The church is at 1501 S.E. U.S.19, north of Sweetbay. Call 352-795-2259. St. Margarets Episcopal Churchs Feed My Sheep outreach provides a hot lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. The food pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We are an equal opportunity provider. The pantry is no longer open on Wednesday evenings or Fridays. For information, call 352726-3153. Food pantry of Floral City First Baptist Church Emergency Feeding Program is open from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday monthly. Dunnellon Presbyterian and Holy Faith Episcopal food pantry opens from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at 19924 W. Blue Cove Drive, Dunnellon. Calvary Chapel of Inverness Feed the Hungry free lunch is served from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in the fellowship hall, 960 S. U.S. 41. Bagged groceries are given from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Call 352-726-1480. Our Fathers Table serves free Saturday lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Annes Anglican Church, one mile west of the Plantation Inn on West Fort Island Trail. Call 352-795-2176. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs serves those in need with free boxes of food from its food pantry the third Saturday morning monthly. Call 352-465-6613 on the preceding Tuesday to sign up for the distribution. Inverness Church of God hosts a soup kitchen the first and third Sunday monthly following the 10:30 a.m. worship service in the Family Life Center. Inverness Church of God is at 416 U.S. 41 S., Inverness. Call 352-726-4524. A6 M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE 0 0 0 A 1 D 5 One year ago today you joined your daughter in heaven with Jesus guiding your way. Mom and Lucia, we miss you more than we can say. Love forever, Your husband Gus and daughter Susan Psalm 90:12 Lou 12/12/2010 Loucia 12/30/2001 0 0 0 A 2 D 7 Inverness Homosass a Beverly Hills (352) 726-2271 1-888-746-6737 0009YBF www.HooperFuneralHome.com WELL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITORS PRICE* BLINDS LECANTO ~ TREETOPS PLAZA 1657 W. 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CITRUS + Your Tip to 274637 (CRIMES) CLICK . www.Crime StoppersCitrus.com CALL . 1-888-ANY-TIPS (1-888-269-8477) Funded by the Office of the Attorney General, Crime Stoppers Trust Fund To Place Your In Memory ad, Call Mike Snyder at 563-3273 msnyder@chronicleonline.com or Annemarie Miller at 564-2917 amiller@chronicleonline.com Closing time for placing ad is 4 days prior to run date. 0 0 0 9 Z S K For Information and costs, call 726-8323 Burial Shipping Cremation Funeral Home With Crematory 0007QUW Member of International Order of the SO YOU KNOW The Citrus County Chronicles policy permits both free and paid obituaries. Email obits@chronicle online.com or phone 352-563-5660 for details and pricing options. Paid obituaries are printed as submitted by funeral homes. Free obituaries, run one day, can include: full name of deceased; age; hometown/state; date of death; place of death; date, time and place of visitation and funeral services. If websites, photos, survivors, memorial contributions or other information are included, this will be designated as a paid obituary and a cost estimate provided to the sender. A flag will be included for free for those who served in the U.S. military. (Please note this service when submitting a free obituary.) All obituaries will be posted online. Deadline is 3 p.m. for obituaries to appear in the next days edition. Obituaries Olive McMillen, 84 HOMOSASSA Olive R. McMillen, 84, of Homosassa, died Thursday Dec. 8, 2011, at her residence. Private arrangements are under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River. Alan Mortz, 63HOMOSASSA Alan D. Mortz, loving husband and soulmate of Ruth Ann, passed away on December 9, 2011. Born December 11, 1948, in Highland Park, MI, he served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from General Motors after 30 years. He moved to Homosassa, FL, in 2005 and was a member of the Crystal River Eagle 4272, Moose 1230, VFW 8189 and American Legion 237. He was the stepfather of Mark and Donald Hrenyk; three grandsons, Justin, Adam, Trevor; brother of Judith (Len) Miles, Kathy Thompson, Barbara (Joe) Gustinis, wifes family; mother, Evelyn Boyd, brothers, Adrian Gilboe, Rocky Lane, Billy Lane. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Crystal River Eagles. Donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County. Professional services entrusted to New Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs. Inc. 352563-1394. Sign the guest book at www.chronicleonline.com. Alan Mortz Food PROGRAMS Blood DRIVES LifeSouth bloodmobile schedule for December. To find a donor center or a blood drive near you, call 352-5273061. Donors must be at least 17, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health to be eligible to donate. A photo ID is also required. The Lecanto branch office is at 1241 S. Lecanto Highway (County Road 491), open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (7 p.m. Wednesdays), 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The center will be closed Christmas Day. The Inverness branch is at 301 W. Main St., open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekday, (6:30 p.m. Wednesdays), 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sundays. Visit www.lifesouth.org for details. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, Withlacoochee Technical Institute, 1201 W. Main St., Inverness. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, Hollywood Pizza, 455 E. Highlands Blvd., Inverness. 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, West Citrus Elks Lodge 2693, 7890 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Citrus Memorial Health System, 502 Highlands Blvd., Inverness. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Citrus Memorial Health System, 502 Highlands Blvd., Inverness. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, American Legion Post 155, 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Crystal River. 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, First United Methodist Church of Homosassa, 8831 W. Bradshaw St. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, Village-Cadillac-Toyota, 2431 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, Big Lots, 146 S.E. U.S. 19, Crystal River. 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 22, Forest View, 960 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, Walmart, 3826 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Crystal River Mall, 1900 U.S. 19. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Cypress Cove Care Center, 700 S.E. Eighth Ave., Crystal River. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 27, Walmart, 3826 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, Bealls, 346 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River. Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, Sumter Electric Cooperative, U.S. 301 and Sumter County Road 471, Sumterville. Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, Subway, 6748 Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Crystal River. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Walmart Supercenter/New Years Blood Drive, 2461 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Inverness. SO YOU KNOW Submit information or changes for this feature via email to community@chronicleonline.com or fax to (352) 563-3280, attention Food Programs. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit notices. It is the responsibility of the organizations listed here to provide information and updates about their programs. Contact the groups directly for details. For additional information about health and human resources available in Citrus County, call 211. CLICK & SAVE Check out local deals offered at www.chron icleonline.com. Each deal will be available for purchase online for 48 hours, but a minimum number of customers must participate in order for the deal to be available. A new Click & Save deal will be offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Gingrich assailed by rivals, fires back at Romney Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa Attacked as a lifelong Washington insider, newly minted Republican front-runner Newt Gingrich parried criticism from Mitt Romney in a campaign debate Saturday night, telling the former Massachusetts governor, The only reason you didnt become a career politician is because you lost to Teddy Kennedy in 1994. Thats probably true, replied Romney, who lost that Senate contest. He then quipped that if hed achieved his childhood dream, I would have been a football star all my life, too. Gingrich defended himself against attacks from Texas Rep. Ron Paul and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann as well as Romney, the former front-runner, in the first debate since he soared to the lead in polls nationally and in Iowa. The states caucuses Jan. 3 will kick off the competition for Republican National Convention delegates who will pick an opponent to President Barack Obama. All six Republicans on stage assailed Obamas handling of the economy, the overriding issue of the election, yet split down the middle on legislation making its way toward a year-end vote in Congress to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut into 2012. Romney, Gingrich and Paul said they favored it. Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum said they opposed the measure. Whatever the impact of their differences on the presidential race, the internal disagreement could well portend difficulties for legislation that Obama has proposed and Republican leaders in Congress view as essential if the party is to avoid being tagged for raising taxes. The tone of the debate was generally respectful, the stakes ever higher as six rivals met onstage in the Iowa capital city. The debate was the 12th since the long campaign began and the first since Herman Cains candidacy imploded after allegations of sexual harassment and an extramarital affair. Gingrichs personal life has become a campaign issue, too, and it came up briefly Saturday night. Asked whether marital fidelity was a valid concern for voters choosing a candidate, Perry said, If you cheat on your wife, youll cheat on your business partner. Its a characteristic people look at. Gingrich, who has been divorced twice and has admitted past infidelity, said the issue was an important one, then added, Ive made mistakes at times and Ive had to go to God for forgiveness. For Gingrich, the debate brought new standing a center position onstage that comes with being a leader in the polls as well as the challenge of fielding criticism from his rivals. Other contenders sought to stand out. Bachmann referred to the former speaker and the onetime Massachusetts governor as Newt-Romney, saying both men hold similar views on health care, illegal immigration, cap-and-trade legislation and the payroll tax cut extension. Paul said he, unlike the others, often took lonely conservative stands in Congress. I end up sometimes, believe it or not, voting all by myself, thinking why arent there people paying attention? Gingrich also defended his recent statement that Palestinians were an invented people. Several of his rivals said they generally agreed with his description, but Romney said with the remark, the former speaker may well have made it more complicated for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to move toward peace with Palestinians. He said it is important to show sobriety, care and stability, an unspoken accusation against Gingrich, adding, Im not a bomb thrower, rhetorically or literally. Gingrich responded by declaring he was a conservative in the mold of Ronald Reagan, a president who he said spoke the truth, as when he called the Soviet Union the evil empire. Gingrichs decision to invoke Kennedy, the late senator from Massachusetts, served as a dual reminder that Romney has been running for office since the mid-1990s and he lost to the man whose politics conservatives detested above all others. As for the question of whether he would have become a career politician if hed beaten Kennedy, Romney tried to turn the tables, saying his defeat in 1994 was probably the best thing I could have done for preparing me for the job I am seeking, because it put me back in the private sector. One of Romneys campaign calling cards is his career as a businessman, a time he says helped him understand how jobs are created. Paul has been airing television commercials in Iowa attacking the former House speaker, and Romneys campaign has become increasingly critical of him, bolstered by a multimilliondollar television ad campaign that is financed by allies. Under questioning from Paul, Gingrich said he had never lobbied for Freddie Mac, a quasi-government agency that paid him at least $1.6 million to provide strategic advice. Paul shot back, Its the taxpayers money, though. We were bailing them out. By the debates last moments, the contenders found something nice to say about one another, an obvious attempt to build their own support at the expense of others. E LECTION 2012 C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 A7 INSIDE Crystal River Mall 7 95-148 4 Inside Walmart Hwy. 200, Ocala 291-1467 0009XUX FREE HEARING TEST Coupon Expires 12/31/11 (Limit 2 per visit) Battery Sale .89 Hearing Aid Repairs MUST PRESENT COUPON ANY MAKE OR MODEL $ 69 95 ONE WEEK ONLY Mon-Fri 8:30-6 Sat 8:30-1 PHARMACY www.BrashearsPharmacy.com 471 N. Dacie Point, Lecanto . . . . . . . 746-3420 Hwy. 491 Next To Suncoast Dermatology 206 W. 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Associated PressWASHINGTON After a dreary summer marred by the fight over government borrowing, rank-andfile Democrats say they are growing more optimistic about President Barack Obamas political prospects in 2012. They cite his tougher, more populist tone and what they view as a chaotic primary fight among Republicans. Many Democrats acknowledged high unemployment and economic uncertainty create formidable obstacles for the incumbent. But interviews with more than a dozen Democratic activists across the nation found support for Obamas more forceful message against GOP lawmakers and interest in rebutting the presidential candidates. Several pointed to Obamas speech last week in Kansas, where he argued the middle class had been under duress for the past decade and economic policies must give everyone a fair shot and a fair share. He didnt have his voice and we didnt have our voice, said David Leland, an attorney in Columbus, Ohio, and former state party chairman. But now he has successfully turned that particular corner and most people are much more enthusiastic and much more fired up about it. Added Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat: What he said in Kansas brought us back down to basics. Durbin told CNNs State of the Union on Sunday this is a make-orbreak moment for the middle class in America. Entering 2012, Obama faces a set of economic numbers that have improved but that no incumbent would relish: unemployment of 8.6 percent in November, down from 9 percent in October; consumer confidence of 56, well below the level where a president typically gets re-elected; and an economy that has created 100,000 or more jobs five months in a row the first time that has happened since April 2006. Democrats encouraged about Obama in 2012 By the debates last moments, the contenders found something nice to say about one another.

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for the rest of her life, he said. When I was 12, my mother told me, If you be good to people, God will be good to you. I never forgot that, and Ive lived by that my whole life. These veterans come in, and my heart goes out to them, he said. Ill do whatever I can for them. Nally, who had just gotten out of the hospital after having surgery, said she couldnt drive for another three weeks, but once she can the first thing she wants to do is take a drive with her friend Marcy Smith, who usually drives her places. This means no more asking people for rides, Nally said. Its been five years. Five years. God is good! Chronicle reporter Nancy Kennedy can be reached at nkennedy@ chronicleonline.com or 352564-2927. basically the legislative session. This, in a way, keeps the pilot light on. Thorpe said Dunbar proposed to subcontract to RSA to represent the county on the following issues: transportation corridors, redistricting, Port Citrus and pursuing funds for Florida Department of Transportation projects. Webb questioned whether the county had any issue this Legislative session that would require the work of a lobbyist. The county has two state senators and a state representative who have been given the countys legislative agenda. We should keep this money aside, Webb said. We can hire one down the road if we need it. Right now, I just dont see paying $3,000 a month just to have the pilot light on. The four other commissioners explained why they favored hiring a lobbyist. Commissioner Dennis Damato said Citrus County needed to know about water-specific issues. Commissioner Rebecca Bays said the volume of hundreds of bills and amendments would be difficult to address without a lobbyist to advise the BOCC. Other issues of importance to Citrus County include energy, health, agriculture, tourism and code regulations. Commissioner John JJ Kenney asked Thorpe how many of Floridas 67 counties have registered lobbyists in Tallahassee, and was told 40 counties, 104 cities and 19 towns in Florida have hired lobbyists. Kenney said he looked at hiring a lobbyist as another tool in the BOCCs toolbox to take care of Citrus County. Commissioner Joe Meek said he wanted a lobbyist advocating specifically for port legislation and transportation corridors. Damato pointed out the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority has a paid professional lobbyist who deals with just one issue water but it is a huge issue. That lobbyist was paid about the same as the proposal before the board, even though the water supply authoritys assets are less than $2 million, while Citrus County has assets of hundreds of millions of dollars that need to be protected. Webb said hiring a lobbyist would duplicate service already provided by the water supply authoritys lobbyist and other agencies that have lobbyists. He pointed out Citrus County is a member of the Small County Coalition of Florida, whose mission is to help Floridas small and rural counties address legislative issues from a small county/rural perspective and work with state agencies leadership. Bays made the motion to approve, seconded by Kenney. The vote was 4-1.Chronicle reporter Chris Van Ormer can be reached at cvanormer@chronicle online.com or 352-564-2916. 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Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa,FL 34448( 352 ) 628-3443 Ledgerdentistry.com Do you want to have gorgeous, straight teeth in just 6 months? There is an alternative to long term braces.Moms Wearing Braces, too! Can You Tell? 000A0OT LOBBYIST Continued from Page A1 VETERAN Continued from Page A1 CITRUS COUNTY VETERANS COALITION Citrus County Veterans Coalition has a new building holding freezers, refrigerators and all necessary requirements to feed veterans in need. Food donations and volunteers are always welcomed and needed. The new CCVC location is on the DAV property in Inverness at the corner of Paul and Independence, off U.S. 41 north. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments are encouraged by calling 352-400-8952. CCVC general meetings are at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month in the County Veterans Service Office classroom at the Citrus County Resource Center, next to the V.A. Clinic off County Road 491 in Lecanto. All hono rably discharged veterans, their spouses, widows and widowers, along with other veterans organizations and current coalition members are welcome. Annual membership donation is $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Water district meeting Tuesday on surplus lands Special to the ChronicleOn Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will host a public information meeting to explain the surplus lands assessment process and receive public comment. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Suite 226, Lecanto. For additional information, call Cheryl Hill at 800423-1476, ext. 4452. Golf carts must be equipped with proper tires, mirrors, etc. Operators must purchase and maintain liability insurance. The sheriffs office will enforce golf carts per Florida statutes as a noncriminal infraction. The council will also consider in first reading a new land-use ordinance. It will require property owners seeking mixed use designation to apply for a land use and zoning change. Among other topics, the panel will set a new date for a workshop to help resolve controversial aspects of a conceptual plan developed to landscape Three Sisters Springs preserve. (See related story, Page A1.) The council convened a standing-room-only workshop last week and continued the hearings urging answers for the sticking points at the next workshop. Jewel Lamb, a resident of the Kings Bay area and a self-described concerned citizen, placed a full-page ad urging people to show up tonight and get behind the officials elected to represent us in this fight for OUR waters. Lamb is opposed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife efforts to make changes to rules in Kings Bay. Kings Bay is part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and home to manatees. Chronicle reporter A.B. Sidibe can be reached at 352-564-2925 or asidibe@ chronicleonline.com. COUNCIL Continued from Page A1 CUBs Christmas registration under way Special to the ChronicleCitrus United Basket (CUB) is accepting registration for its Christmas Food Program for families and Christmas Toy Program for children up to and including 15 years of age. Registered names will be crossreferenced with sister agencies that also provide Christmas toys, to ensure fair distri bution of toys to every qualified child. Proof of Citrus County residency is required: Adults and children: Social Security card for each person in the household. Adults: Photo identification to validate residency in Citrus County. Children: Choice of birth certificate, immunization record, report card to validate age and residency in Citrus County. Custodians: Court documentation to validate that you have been awarded legal custody of any child or children. Registration is now ongoing from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at CUB, 103 Mill Ave., Inverness. For more information, call CUB at 352-344-2242.

O PINION Page A10 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 New arrival A breath of fresh air has arrived in Citrus County a welcomed addition to our County Veterans Services Office. Our newly appointed veterans service officerMr. Chuck Fettis has arrived armed to the teeth with a bevy of ammunition in support of our local veterans. We recently invited Chuck as a guest speaker to our Marine Corps League Detachment 819 monthly meeting. What an impressive representative of the Veteran Administration Mr. Fettis portrays. This man knows his onions!His presentation made it obvious that he is here to work for our vets. I for one have had personal contact with Chuck as a client and I walked away with a sense of total gratification. His knowledge and skills of veterans issues vastly exceeded my expectations. Paul Pilny Inverness Underfunding Im having a hard time understanding the logic of this proposal. Weve heard nothing but a constant drumbeat for 20 years or so about the impending insolvency of Social Security from Republicans, corporate Democrats, pundits and the corporate media. So why would Washington politicians even consider continuing to underfund this vital social safety net through a payroll tax reduction again in 2012. Claude Strass Homosassa R OBERTK OEHLER Guest Columnist W ill Occupy Wall Street hold together long enough to cut to the deep chase? Will it find a voice to articulate not merely the pain of the struggling middle class but the endemic unfairness and racism of inescapable poverty? Everyone is important, read the sign of an elderly protester. My God, what if it were true? What if we could see, in the desperate thrashing of the abandoned class, everyones future, that of the 99 percent and that of the 1 percent? Let the Occupy movement become such a merging of voices that it reaches and changes the rigged game of American democracy and puts the collective failure of the system, in all its manifestations from environmental collapse to our doomed wars and the hubris of empire to the violence in our streets at the forefront of our media and our consciousness. Let the movement be the first tremor of a new awareness that dehumanizes no one. This awareness has been under construction for a long time. My guess is Im not the only one who keeps coming across ideas and idealists who seem to be part of the movement even if their focus is solely on a small, particular corner of the world they have devoted their lives to changing, and ostensibly has nothing to do with Wall Street or politics. Could it be our solutions are converging? For instance, I recently attended part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Chicago. One of the speakers, Elce Redmond, an activist in the citys South Austin neighborhood, talked about efforts he helped organize to calm down the gang violence at several local schools. The resident-peacemakers did not show up at the schools as some ad hoc security force, to stand in us-vs.-them solidarity against neighborhood teenagers, but as violence interrupters, a la CeaseFire, actively engaging the young people in conversations and bringing a calming consciousness into volatile situations. Many of the young people didnt want to fight, but felt it was the only way to resolve conflict, Redmond said. We had conflict resolution classes in the high school. We decided to build a youth peace brigade. But it was one particular story he told of a brief, emotioncharged encounter with a young boy at the local elementary school, then with his mother that caused me to draw a connection with the Occupy Wall Street protests around the country and the American and global financial predators their presence is challenging. The boy was about to cross a street near the school in the middle of the block, Redmond said. When he told the boy he should cross at the crosswalk, for safetys sake, the boy became furious and cursed him out. Then the boy went home and came back with his mother, who also loosed a barrage of profanity at Redmond, whose only interest had been keeping her son safe. He said nothing as she swore at him, except to tell her not to talk like that in front of a child. She went back home. Thats not quite the end of the story. Sometime later, Redmond said, he saw the mom again, and this time she apologized to him, explaining on the day shed blown up at him shed been going through an eviction and facing utility shutoffs. Shed been beside herself with worry and had lost her ability to cope except by lashing out. My thought, as I heard this story, was that we should stop disseminating statistics about how many Americans are living in poverty, as though poverty were a solid state of reduced circumstances rather than a continual daily struggle to maintain rudimentary survival, kind of like living in quicksand. In other words, poverty means terminal instability, and to be cursed with it to be a member of the abandoned class means you have little chance to imagine, let alone plan for, a stable future for yourself or your children; and furthermore, such instability is contagious. Peoples emotions are continually on a hair-trigger. Large numbers of desperate people destabilize neighborhoods and radiate fear into the gated communities of the comfortable. We cant live like this. None of us can. While many of the old centers of inequality in Latin America, such as Brazil, have been striving in recent years, rather successfully, to improve the plight of the poor and reduce gaps in income, America has allowed inequality to grow, economist Joseph Stiglitz wrote in May, in a prescient article for Vanity Fair called Of the 1 percent, by the 1 percent, for the 1 percent. He added, citing Alexis de Tocquevilles insight: Everyone possesses self-interest in a narrow sense: I want whats good for me right now! Self-interest properly understood is different. It means appreciating that paying attention to everyone elses self-interest in other words, the common welfare is in fact a precondition for ones own ultimate well-being. The common good and common sense have been sacrificed on the altar of corporate profit over the past three decades. At last, this process has hit a counterforce, as more and more people reoccupy the public domain and demand a shift in national direction. For now, we all belong to the abandoned class. Robert Koehler, an awardwinning, Chicago-based journalist, is a nationally syndicated writer. Write to him at koehlercw@gmail.com or visit commonwonders.com. Our inequality materializes our upper classes, vulgarizes our middle class, brutalizes our lower class. Matthew Arnold, 1822-1888 The abandoned class CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Founded by Albert M. Williamson You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose. David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus EDITORIAL BOARD Gerry Mulligan .......................................... publisherCharlie Brennan ............................................ editor Neale Brennan ........ promotions/community affairsMike Arnold .......................................... HR directorSandra Frederick ............................ managing editor Curt Ebitz ........................................ citizen member Mac Harris ...................................... citizen member Rebecca Martin ................................ guest member RAISING THE RENT Legislation could hurt manufactured home sales U nlike the owners of sitebuilt housing, most owners of manufactured homes rent the land on which their homes sit. Current Florida law as contained in Florida Statute 723 prohibits the owner of a manufactured home park from raising the rent on a lot or amending access to amenities solely on the basis of a change in ownership of a home. This means the purchaser of an existing manufactured home knows the cost of rent and terms of access to amenities for the length of the original purchasers rental agreement, which under current law, the new owner can assume. However, changes in state law as proposed in House Bill 271 and Senate Bill 386 would amend the language of current law and allow the owner of a manufactured home community to raise rent or make other changes when an owner sells their home. Tenants of manufactured home communities are concerned if passed, these bills would lead to uncertainty on the part of potential purchasers and would make sale of a manufactured home more difficult. We believe their concerns are valid. While we generally believe owners of property should have considerable latitude in how they use their property, this seems like a situation where protections are necessary for those who rent the land on which their homes sit. People who purchase manufactured homes often make the purchase decision based on the cost of the housing unit and cost of living in the community. State law already allows the owner of a park to raise rents in the entire park with proper notification, but it also provides protection for individual home buyers. We believe this is an unnecessary change in law that has the potential of benefiting owners of manufactured home parks at the expense of owners of the homes, and urge the bills be defeated in the legislature. THE ISSUE: Proposed legislation could create uncertainty for purchasers of manufactured homes.OUR OPINION: Legislation takes away some protections now in state law. OPINIONS INVITED The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials are the opinions of the newspapers editorial board. Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, columns or letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editorial board. Groups or individuals are invited to express their opinions in a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and hometown, including letters sent via email. Names and hometowns will be printed; phone numbers will not be published or given out. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, libel, fairness and good taste. Letters must be no longer than 350 words, and writers will be limited to three letters per month. SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429. Or, fax to (352) 563-3280 or email to letters@chronicleonline.com LETTERS to the Editor No port voteYou know, I read about Port Citrus this and Port Citrus that. And, you know, I dont recall it ever being put up to a vote to the people. Am I getting too old to remember things or did this just get shoved through without a vote? Wrong directionIn this mornings paper, Dec. 1, is an article concerning banners. In the photograph, it appears this gentleman is displaying the United States (flag) improperly. The blue field of the flag should be to the upper left instead of the upper right. There must be some explanation for this, because every one of them is like that. I hope he corrects it if its wrong.Speed catchers Beware driving down Kings Bay Drive, as Citrus Countys finest are hiding in the bushes with handheld radar I thought they were supposed to be out in the open, but I guess they do whatever they want to do to try to catch you if youre accidentally speeding a little bit. So beware. Theyre hiding in the bushes.Millionaires in CongressA recent caller was concerned about billionaires not paying taxes. His main concern should be about the 261 millionaires in our current Congress. You can bet any bill thats going to help people with money out, theyre going to back. So far, since the 2010 elections, our members of Congress have been sitting on their duffs, not doing a thing to protect the people, to help the people. No jobs; no new jobs. Its a sorry thing to put these millionaires in office. The tea party supplied 57 more during the 2010 election. We cant have millionaires running this country. They wont work. THE CHRONICLEinvites you to call Sound Off with your opinions about any subject. You do not need to leave your name, and have less than a minute to record. COMMENTS will be edited for length, libel, personal or political attacks and good taste. Editors will cut libelous material. OPINIONS expressed are purely those of the callers. S OUND OFF CALL 563-0579 C ITRUS C OUNTY C HRONICLE T he United Way of Citrus County is trying to help feed the hungry this year and you can help. If each family in Citrus County contributed $30 (or more), the fundraising organization could meet its goal for 2012. The United Way just gave $50,000 to match a private $50,000 grant to push for the completion of the food pantry in Homosassa Springs. Once completed, this pantry will provide food supplies to 51 nonprofit and church groups in our community that feed the hungry. Do your part and mail a contribution to The United Way, c/o Gerry Mulligan, The Chronicle, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429. Thanks for your help. Gerry Mulligan ON VACATION Syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts will resume his columns after Jan. 3. Other VOICES

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Veterans thanksOn behalf of the Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial Group and the VFW Post 8189, I would like to thank you and your staff for the amazing coverage you gave to the dedication ceremony of the Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial on Oct. 21, 2011. Mike Wrights editorial presentation, along with Matthew Becks photo coverage, captured the true emotional feeling of the crowd and will leave lasting memories in the hearts of all who attended. The Chronicle is fortunate to have a reporter and photographer of such high quality. In addition, Rochelle Kaiser of the Homosassa Beacon, provided excellent and thorough coverage of the event from beginning to end. It was a pleasure working with her.Shona M. Cook project director Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial Homosassa Military mission The Fleet Reserve Association Branch/Unit 186 would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for helping to make our 20th annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance luncheon a success. In attendance were six survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor: Ted Archambault, USMC 1st Marine Division; Jack Cissel, USAF, Fort Shaftner; Albert DeMarco, U.S. Army Schofield Bks; Donald Bloomfield, USAF, Hickam Field; and Robert Bewley, USN, Ford Island. Unable to attend was Arthur Fusco, U.S. Army, Wheeler Field. Our appreciation goes out to the staff at Stumpknockers on the River for again doing a great job getting us all served with swift precision; to Coastal Trophy for the beautiful memento we gave the survivors; to Publix bakery for the beautiful job they do on the cake every year; to Graphic Printing for assisting us with the programs; and to the Chronicle for your continued support of our efforts to honor these gentlemen each year so they are never forgotten. And, a special thanks to those behind the scenes, you know who you are, for your valuable assistance. If there are any survivors in the local area who would like to participate in this event, contact the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 186 at P O. Box 811, Hernando, FL 34442-0811. Bob and Joan Huscher, co-chairmen Branch/Unit 186 Hernando Ponying up Partners for a SubstanceFree Citrus Inc., would like to thank the following supporters of the Pony Up for Partners Fun Family Horse Show, which was Nov. 5, 2011, at the Citrus County Fairgrounds: 1 STOP PRINTS; 4H Youth Clubs; Alida Langleys Sewing & Quilting Shop; American Farm & Feed; B & W Rexall Drugs; Blue Heron Tees; Blue Water Drafting Inc.; BRS Feed & Western; Cara Meeks, fund development chair for Partners for a Substance-Free Citrus Inc.; Carnahans Supply Co. Inc.; The Centers Inc.; Chuck & Ginny Bawcom; Citrus County Chronicle; Citrus County Fair staff; Citrus County Sheriffs Posse; Citrus County Schools social workers; Crystal River Neighborhood Project; Darlene Walker; Dean Pescia; Faith Haven Christian Retreat Center; Frank DiGiovanni; Graphic Elite Printing; Homeschool SADD Club; Janice Coiley; Jeffrey J. Dawsy, Citrus County Sheriffs Office; Jeremy Applegate; John and Patti Mogg; Just Horsin Around; Kathy Indelicato; La Perle Memorials; Lee and Celina Jones; Mary Lee Cubbison; Opa Bill; PSFC members and families; Renna and Ziggy Jablonskis; Rock Crusher Road First Church of God; SADD Clubs; SPARR Building & Farm Supply; Solid Rock Counseling; Spornhauer Contractors; Virgilio Insurance Services; and the Voops. The horse show was a great success, thanks to all. We look forward to 2012!Alida Langley, chair Renna S. Jablonskis, executive director Partners for a SubstanceFree Citrus, Inc. Successful sale On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Inverness Garden Club held its annual Fall Plant Sale. Its always a lot of work for our members to supply theplants, label and transport them and set-up the site, yet that work is always rewarded by our community that comes to browse, visit and purchase from us. We enjoyed meeting you all. We thank those of you who donated your own plants to the sale and we invite you to visit us at our meetings and/or workshops. Our plant sales aremajor fundraisers for our nonprofit club. Please know that you have aided us in our various endeavors to brighten and beautify our community. Sincere thanks toall of you,our members and our community, that made this sale a success. Audrey Shepard president Inverness Garden Club Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day was one of amazing proportion at First Baptist Church, Crystal River. With possibly more than 100 volunteers from throughout the community, we were able to treat our guests as celebrities. Our total number of people fed was more than 430. The meal was all prepared at the church. Pie crust was made by some members who could not participate in the preparation. Then Tuesday a few volunteers made filling and baked more than 40 pies. Additional pies were donated. Wednesday all the side dishes were prepared. Thursday morning the turkeys and all the associated food were cooked. By noon Thursday, we were ready to serve all who took a seat at the tables. We offer a huge thank you to all who made this ministry such a success. Also, we give a shout out thank you to the Chronicle for the great publicity we received in the paper. Keep tuned for the announcement of next years dinner. Robert E. Hagaman Homosassa O PINION C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 A11 0009Y65 563-0633 E STATE J EWELRY D IAMONDS G EMSTONES G OLD P LATINUM S ILVER S EIKO P ULSAR W ATCHES R EPAIRS A PPRAISALS B Y A PPOINTMENT B UYERS OF P RECIOUS M ETALS & E STATES T h e P e r f e c t H o l i d a y G i f t The Perfect Holiday Gift 1665 US Hwy 19 South Crystal River Shopping Ctr. (Next to Sweet Bay) www.jimgreenjewelers.com J IM GREEN J EWELERS 1 5 Y e a r s B e s t o f B e s t G O L D I G G E R S G U N S L I N G E R S & 20 30% OFF Long Guns this week only NOW TWO LOCATIONS Concealed Weapons Class Call for Appointment Lifetime warranty on new guns purchased Guns: Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger, S&W, Taurus, Winchester, Remington, Kimber Knives: Benchmade, Kershaw, Buck, Cold Steel, to name a few. Gun Scopes: Leupold, Bushnell Over 600 Guns In Stock Looking for Ammo? Weve Got It! 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Associated PressDURBAN, South Africa Some ministers and top climate negotiators left Durban without an agreement Saturday, with time running out and the prospect of an inconclusive end jeopardizing new momentum in the fight against global warming. Negotiators from 194 nations had worked straight through Thursday and Friday night. Nearly 24 hours after the two-week-long talks were to have wrapped up Friday, delegates appeared stuck on issues related to the next phase of fighting climate change. An indecisive outcome will be an embarrassment to South Africa, hosting the U.N. climate talks for the first time. If no decision is reached for lack of time, an additional midyear conference could be called to complete the agenda, or government ministers could meet on the sidelines of a major environmental summit in Brazil next May. Chief among the unresolved differences was a clause encouraging countries to pledge greater reductions of greenhouse gases and to close what is known as the emissions gap. More than 80 countries have made either legally binding or voluntary pledges to control carbon emissions. But taken together, they will not go far enough to avert a potentially catastrophic rise in average temperatures this century, according to scientific modeling and projections. European Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said a lack of ambition could derail progress made on a host of other issues. Countries had made concessions that they had resisted for years, and it would be irresponsible to lose that momentum now, she said. Associated Press Heating oil is delivered Jan. 2, 2008, to a home in Barre, Vt. Thousands of poor people across the Northeast are bracing for a difficult 2011 winter with substantially less home heating aid coming from the federal government. Northeast states cut financial heating aid to poor residents Associated Press A woman holds a sign that reads in Spanish Noriega Murderer during a demonstration Friday against the return of the Panamas former strongman Manuel Noriega in Panama City. Noriega was extradited from France to Panama on Sunday. Santathon Associated Press South Korean children wearing Santa Claus costumes wait Saturday for the Santa Marathon race in Seoul, South Korea. More than 1,000 people participated in the 5-kilometer charity run to raise money for the poor as Christmas is one of the biggest holidays in South Korea, where more than half of the population are Christians. S. Korea allows 3 Christmas treesSEOUL, South Korea South Korea will allow Christians to light two more Christmas tree-shaped towers near the tense border with North Korea despite strong opposition from Pyongyang, an official said Sunday. The South Korean government allowed a Christian group to light a massive steel Christmas tree near the border last year for the first time in seven years as tensions flared in the wake of two deadly attacks blamed on the North. That tree will be lit again this month, while South Korea has also decided to allow other Christian groups to light two other front-line Christmas trees, a Defense Ministry official said. The decision is meant to help guarantee freedom of expression and religion, the official said on condition of anonymity, citing office policy. Fasting Associated Press Indian social activist Anna Hazare sits beneath an Indian flag during a sevenhour fast, demanding sweeping anti-corruption legislation Sunday in New Delhi, India. Hazare, a popular anti-corruption activist, ramped up pressure on the government for strong measures to fight graft, staging a brief symbolic fast in the Indian capital. Iran says it will not return US droneTEHRAN, Iran Iran will not return a U.S. surveillance drone captured by its armed forces, a senior commander of the countrys elite Revolutionary Guard said Sunday. Gen. Hossein Salami, deputy head of the Guard, said in remarks broadcast on state television that the violation of Irans airspace by the U.S. drone was a hostile act and warned of a bigger response. He did not elaborate on what Tehran might do. No one returns the symbol of aggression to the party that sought secret and vital intelligence related to the national security of a country, Salami said. From wire reports World BRIEFS N ATION & W ORLD Page A12 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY C HRONICLE Associated PressPANAMA CITY, Panama More than two decades after the U.S. forced him from power, Manuel Noriega returned Sunday to Panama as a prisoner and, to many of those he once ruled with impunity, an irrelevant man. Some Panamanians feel hatred for the former strongman and rejected American ally; a few others nostalgia. But as he returned to his native country for the first time since his ouster, it seemed like few people had any strong feelings at all. There were no legions of admirers at Panama Citys Tocumen airport when the Spanish Iberia airlines flight touched down, delivering him from Paris La Sante prison. The crowds in the capital Sunday were of holiday shoppers. Noriega, who has served drug sentences in the United States and a money-laundering term in France, was whisked by helicopter to the El Renacer prison to serve out three 20-year sentences for the slayings of political opponents in the 1980s. An elevated platform was set up at the prison so journalists could watch him enter, giving Panamanians what likely was their only glimpse of the man who once ran the country like his private fiefdom. As if to show how just far he has declined, Noriega, once known for his snappy military uniforms and nationalistic swagger, appeared to have been wheeled into the prison in a wheelchair. Officials covered the person in the wheelchair with what looked like a coat and his face was not visible, leading to speculation he might have been a decoy and the ex-dictator may have been snuck in by a police convoy that entered the prison about a half hour later. Noriega returns to Panamian home Former military man to serve time in jail Citadel dealing with sex abuse fallout Associated PressCHARLESTON, S.C. At The Citadel, a storied bastion of Southern heritage, a barracks plaque enshrines a quote from Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee: Duty is the sublimest word in the English language. Now the state military college is doing some very public soul searching over whether the school indeed did its duty by nine young boys in the Charleston area who say they were abused by a man who once was a counselor at the schools summer camp. As authorities prepare to prosecute ex-counselor Louis ReVille for crimes allegedly committed after he left the school, the Citadels president has acknowledged the college should have contacted police in 2007 when a former camper told Citadel officials he had been abused by ReVille five years earlier. Instead, the college conducted its own internal investigation which a school attorney hoped at the time would prevent a criminal investigation or a lawsuit, according to emails but did not tell police. The college has hired an outside firm to review how it handled the complaint and has asked state Attorney General Alan Wilson to appoint a special counsel to investigate how the accusation was handled. At the time we took what we thought were the necessary steps. Its now clear we should have done more, the Citadels president, retired Lt. Gen. John Rosa, said last week. The schools response to the abuse allegation is unfortunately pretty typical, said Ron Hughes, a psychologist who is president of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He said whether it be Penn State, where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky allegedly assaulted children over the span of 15 years, or the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, many organizations think they can avoid publicity and conduct internal investigations of a complicated issue. Thats always a mistake, he said, adding attorneys or administrators are just not equipped to investigate sex abuse allegations. Ex-counselor about to face criminal trial Associated PressWASHINGTON Mary Power is 92 and worried about surviving another frigid New England winter because deep cuts in federal home heating assistance benefits mean she probably cant afford enough heating oil to stay warm. She lives in a drafty trailer in Bostons West Roxbury neighborhood and gets by on $11,148 a year in pension and Social Security benefits. Her heating aid help this year will drop from $1,035 to $685. With rising heating oil prices, it probably will cost her more than $3,000 for enough oil to keep warm unless she turns her thermostat down to 60 degrees, as she plans. I will just have to crawl into bed with the covers over me and stay there, said Power, a widow who worked as a cashier and waitress until she was 80. I will do what I have to do. Thousands of poor people across the Northeast are bracing for a difficult winter with substantially less home heating aid coming from the federal government. Theyre playing Russian roulette with peoples lives, said John Drew, who heads Action for Boston Community Development Inc., which provides aid to low-income residents in Massachusetts. The issue could flare just as New Hampshire votes in the Republican presidential primary. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said she hopes the candidates will take up the regions heating aid crunch because it underscores how badly the country needs a comprehensive energy policy. Several Northeast states already have reduced heating aid benefits to families as Congress considers cutting more than $1 billion from last years $4.7 billion Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that served nearly 9 million households. Families in New England, where the winters are long and cold and people rely heavily on costly oil heat, are expected to be especially hard hit. Many poor and elderly people on fixed incomes struggle with rising heating bills that can run into thousands of dollars. That can force them to cut back on other necessities like food or medicine. The winter of 2011-12 could be memorable for the misery and suffering of thousands of frigid households, New Hampshires Concord Monitor newspaper said in an editorial. Heating oil prices are expected to hit record highs, and federal fuel assistance may reach a record low for recent years. No more heat? Conference in overtime on future climate talks Associated Press U.N. climate official Christiana Figueres, right, talks with delegates at the climate change summit as it nears its end Saturday in the city of Durban, South Africa.

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NFL football/ B2, B3 College basketball/ B3 Hockey/ B3 Boxing/ B4 Entertainment/ B5 Puzzles/ B6 Comics/ B7 Classifieds/ B8 Peterson takes junior welterweight title from Khan; Roy Jones Jr. wins 55th fight./ B4 Section B MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY C HRONICLE Associated Press Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount is brought down Sunday by Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51), free safety Dawan Landry (26) and cornerback Ashton Youboty (31) during the second half in Jacksonville. The Jaguars won 41-14. SPORTS BRIEFS Source: Paterno falls, fracturing pelvis STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno fractured his pelvis again following a fall at his home but will not need surgery, a person close to the family told The Associated Press on Sunday. The former Penn State football coach was expected to make a full recovery after slipping Saturday and was admitted to the hospital the next day, the person added. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. Paterno, who turns 85 on Dec. 21, is also undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for what his family has said is a treatable form of lung cancer. Son Scott Paterno has said doctors are optimistic about a full recovery. Paterno initially hurt his pelvis in August after he was blindsided on the field during preseason practice. It was determined he should remain in the hospital now to facilitate his regimen of cancer treatments while recovering from the pelvis injury, the AP was told.Cincy suspends Gates for 6 games after brawl CINCINNATI Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates got a sixgame suspension on Sunday for throwing punches at No. 8 Xavier, and seven other players were disciplined for their roles in a brawl that ended the annual crosstown rivalry game. Four Bearcats and four Musketeers were suspended in all. Three Cincinnati players got sixgame suspensions, the longest of those handed out. Gates punched Xaviers Kenny Frease in the face, causing a nasty gash below his left eye, and hit at least one other Musketeer during the fracas on Saturday, which prompted referees to call Xaviers 76-53 win with 9.4 seconds left. The Bearcats also gave Cheikh Mbodj and Octavius Ellis six-game suspensions. GeLawn Guyn was suspended for one game. Xavier suspended point guard Tu Holloway for one game, guard Mark Lyons for two, and Dez Wells and Landen Amos for four games each. Brewers Ryan Braun maintains hes innocent MILWAUKEE Ryan Braun certainly doesnt fit the image fans conjure up when they hear that a baseball slugger has been accused of using performanceenhancing drugs. Since he joined the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007, Braun has belted big home runs not with cartoonishly large muscles, but with a sweet swing and an ultraquick bat. Last season, he helped drive the Brewers to the playoffs and was voted the NLs Most Valuable Player. Now Braun finds himself fighting a 50-game suspension after news leaked he tested positive for a banned substance. He steadfastly maintains his innocence. A spokesman for Braun said in a statement issued to ESPN and The Associated Press that there are highly unusual circumstances surrounding this case which will support Ryans complete innocence. ESPN cited two sources Saturday in reporting the result, saying Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone, adding a later test by the World Anti-Doping Agency lab in Montreal determined the testosterone was synthetic. Braun is appealing, according to people familiar with the case. And fans may be inclined to believe Braun, given his cleancut image. But there is a long history of athletes accused of taking banned drugs insisting they did so to recover from injuries. Sports medicine experts acknowledge the drugs may help, raising the possibility Braun might have been doing just that. Braun did not respond to a request for comment from the AP. We are dealing with an incomplete set of facts and speculation, Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio said in a statement. Before there is a rush to judgment, Ryan deserves the right to be heard. We are committed to supporting Ryan to get to the truth of what happened in this unfortunate situation. From wire reports Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Maurice Jones-Drew set a franchise scoring record, interim coach Mel Tucker got his first victory and Jacksonville did something it hadnt done in more than 13 years. It was a near-perfect day in an otherwise miserable season for the Jaguars. Jones-Drew scored four times, setting the franchise record for career touchdowns, and the Jaguars scored 41 unanswered points to beat the turnover-prone Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-14 Sunday. Jones-Drew finished with 136 total yards, including 85 on the ground against one of the leagues worst run defenses. Tampa Bays bigger problem in its seventh consecutive loss was turnovers. The Buccaneers (4-9) had seven of them, helping set up each of Jacksonvilles four touchdowns in the second quarter. The Jaguars (4-9), who hadnt scored more than 20 points all season, scored four times in a span of 7:32. They scored on offense, defense and special teams in the same game for the first time since Nov. 1, 1998, at Baltimore. That also was the last time Jacksonville had scored 28 points in a quarter. Josh Freeman and Preston Parker had a lot to do with Jacksonvilles latest scoring frenzy. Freeman, back after missing last weeks game against Carolina because of an injured throwing shoulder, threw two interceptions and fumbled near the goal line. He completed 16 of 30 passes for 181 yards and was benched late in favor of Josh Johnson. Bucs seven turnovers help lift Jags to 41-14 win See BUCS / Page B2 CATHY KAPULKA /Chronicle Citrus High School Hurricanes Robert Cignarelli prepares to kick the soccer ball as he moves it toward the goal during a match up against the Lecanto High School Panthers on his home turf. Cignarelli has four goals and five assists on the season. S TEVE M C G UNNIGLE CorrespondentA lot of times, your average young adult needs to be reminded to make the most out of today, to cherish the times they are in the midst of, to appreciate all that they are experiencing. Robert Cignarelli is not your average young adult. The senior midfielder for the Citrus High School boys soccer team appears the perfect example of someone seizing the day while hoping for more good memories ahead. Cignarelli, a four-year letterman in soccer, is a leader on the field and a standout student away from it. He is the ideal kid who names his parents as his main influence, yet seems ready to break out uninhibited into alifeall his own. It seems like hes got the whole world in front of him, Citrus soccer coach David Assumpcao said. In front of him stares a fairly uncertain future, as Robert remains undecided on a college major, and his chances of playing soccer at the next level are unclear. But none of this fazes him. Robert currently has straight As in school, and speaks of the sport he loves with an undeniable appreciation. Ive been playing soccer so long, that I definitely want to try to play college soccer, Cignarelli said. Ever since I was younger, its always been my dream. If I dont, its going to be hard for me. Its really going to be tough for me to say Im never going to play again. Cignarelli doesnt sound the least bit convinced that that will be the case. Soccer is immediately brought up in the equation of his college plans. I would love to go to USF, Cignarelli said. I love the area down there. They have a great soccer team, and everything is just great there. But that is for another day. Here and now, on the pitch at Citrus High School, Cignarelli is a clear leader for his team. He knows this, just as clearly as his coach and teammates know it. Robert is one of those guys who will always come out onto the field with his heart and soul, Assumpcao said. He wants to do everything he can to win a game. He wants to better all his teammates. Assumpcao describes a true all-around player when speaking of Cignarelli, saying his standout seniors success is due to hard work, and great intensity on the ball, and on the game. Hes got a great mind. He hasnt received any unsportsmanlike conducts, hes fast, hes agile; hes a good soccer player, Assumpcao said. The heart and soul that defines Cignarellis play is what he sees his team reflect right back to him. Hurricanes standout Robert Cignarelli excels on, off field See TODAY / Page B4 Associated Press Englands Luke Donald celebrates Sunday after he wins the Race to Dubai of European Championship tour of 2011 in the final round of the Dubai World Championship golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates Luke Donald became the first golfer to win both the PGA Tour and European Tour money titles, finishing third in the Dubai World Championship on Sunday behind winner Alvaro Quiros. Quiros made a 40-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole for a two-shot victory over 1999 British Open champion Paul Lawrie. The top-ranked Donald, who won the PGA title earlier this year, had to finish better than ninth or hope Rory McIlroy didnt win the tournament. McIlroy tied for 11th at 9-under 279, leaving him more than $1.34 million behind Donald in the money race. Its funny to kind of sum up my feelings said Donald, who has just come back from five weeks off in which he buried his father and was on hand for the birth of his second child. You know, this is something Ive wanted for the past few months, to try and win both money lists, Donald said. Its very strange because I looked at the leaderboard on 13 and couldnt see Rory. I couldnt see Rorys name on there and the leaders were playing well, and at that point, I kind of knew I had made history and the last six holes were kind of surreal. Donald makes golfing history in Dubai Top-ranked Brit wins PGA,European money titles See GOLF / Page B3

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B2 M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE NFL F OOTBALL Parkers day was nearly as bad. He fumbled two punts, both caused by special teams ace Montell Owens, and had a costly penalty. Colin Cloherty, signed off the practice squad Friday, scooped Parkers second fumble and returned it 4 yards to give the Jaguars a spark. Blaine Gabbert found Marcedes Lewis behind the defense for a 62-yard gain on the next drive, setting up Jones-Drews 1yard score that tied the game at 14. Two plays later after Parker was flagged for holding Freeman fumbled at the 1-yard line as Daryl Smith sacked him. Nate Collins recovered in the end zone to make it 21-14. Freeman threw an interception on Tampa Bays next possession. Jacksonville turned the short field into a 28-14 lead when Gabbert found Jones-Drew with a short pass near the goal line. Drew stretched the ball over the pylon for his 71st touchdown in 90 career games, breaking the team record held by Fred Taylor. Jones-Drew didnt celebrate. Instead, he simply jogged back to the bench with the record-setting football. He wasnt done, either. The player Bucs coach Raheem Morris dubbed a rolling ball of butcher knives earlier in the week made it 35-14 in the fourth when he caught a short pass near the goal line and plowed through two defenders for another score. He also scored from a yard out late. Gabbert completed 19 of 33 passes for 217 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The only downside for Jacksonville, which ended a three-game slide, was injuries. The Jaguars lost receivers Mike Thomas (concussion) and Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and placekicker Josh Scobee (leg) during the game. Scobees injury forced the team to go for a fourthand-9 play late in the game and also attempt a 2-point conversion after JonesDrews fourth touchdown. Linebacker Russell Allen had to kick off, providing some levity in a blowout. It looked more like an onside kick than anything. When the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Jaguars had even more fun by dosing Tucker with ice water. Cardinals 21, 49ers 19San Francisco397019 Arizona077721 First Quarter SFFG Akers 46, 4:39. Second Quarter SFFG Akers 22, 14:02. AriDoucet 60 pass from Skelton (Feely kick), 7:10. SFFG Akers 27, 1:58. SFFG Akers 22, :00. Third Quarter SFGore 37 run (Akers kick), 12:24. AriFitzgerald 46 pass from Skelton (Feely kick), 9:04. Fourth Quarter AriRoberts 3 pass from Skelton (Feely kick), 11:50. A,808. SFAri First downs1212 Total Net Yards233325 Rushes-yards21-9023-55 Passing143270 Punt Returns4-935-44 Kickoff Returns4-1000-0 Interceptions Ret.2-160-0 Comp-Att-Int18-37-020-29-2 Sacked-Yards Lost5-322-14 Punts7-53.17-46.6 Fumbles-Lost0-02-1 Penalties-Yards5-354-45 Time of Possession30:5629:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGSan Francisco, Gore 10-72, Hunter 8-20, K.Williams 1-7, Ale.Smith 1-(minus 3), Walker 1-(minus 6). Arizona, Wells 15-27, Skelton 6-25, Stephens-Howling 2-3. PASSINGSan Francisco, Ale.Smith 18-370-175. Arizona, Skelton 19-28-2-282, Kolb 1-10-2. RECEIVINGSan Francisco, Crabtree 7-63, K.Williams 4-42, Hunter 2-19, Ginn Jr. 2-14, Miller 2-5, V.Davis 1-32. Arizona, Fitzgerald 7149, Doucet 3-73, King 3-16, Stephens-Howling 2-22, Taylor 2-13, Roberts 2-8, Wells 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALSSan Francisco, Akers 50 (WR).Broncos 13, Bears 10 (OT)Chicago00730 10 Denver000103 13 Third Quarter ChiBarber 9 run (Gould kick), 5:19. Fourth Quarter ChiFG Gould 57, 14:55. DenD.Thomas 10 pass from Tebow (Prater kick), 2:08. DenFG Prater 59, :03. Overtime DenFG Prater 51, 8:34. A,487. ChiDen First downs1220 Total Net Yards245345 Rushes-yards38-15934-124 Passing86221 Punt Returns2-368-73 Kickoff Returns1-250-0 Interceptions Ret.1-00-0 Comp-Att-Int12-19-021-40-1 Sacked-Yards Lost4-295-15 Punts11-47.88-45.4 Fumbles-Lost1-12-1 Penalties-Yards8-694-28 Time of Possession31:4734:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGChicago, Barber 27-108, Bell 940, Hanie 2-11. Denver, Tebow 12-49, McGahee 17-34, J.Johnson 2-18, Ball 1-13, Larsen 1-5, D.Thomas 1-5. PASSINGChicago, Hanie 12-19-0-115. Denver, Tebow 21-40-1-236. RECEIVINGChicago, Bell 5-24, Knox 3-37, Barber 2-32, R.Williams 2-22. Denver, D.Thomas 7-78, Willis 4-75, Ball 4-37, Decker 333, J.Johnson 2-11, McGahee 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALSDenver, Prater 28 (BK). Chargers 37, Bills 10Buffalo0010010 San Diego7914737 First Quarter SDGates 9 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 7:52. Second Quarter SDTolbert 1 run (kick blocked), 14:16. SDFG Novak 47, 6:41. Third Quarter BufFG Rayner 37, 11:43. BufScott fumble recovery in end zone (Rayner kick), 10:11. SDGates 2 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 4:11. SDGregory 26 interception return (Novak kick), 4:02. Fourth Quarter SDCrayton 26 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 9:01. A,494. BufSD First downs1723 Total Net Yards281366 Rushes-yards20-9632-150 Passing185216 Punt Returns0-01-14 Kickoff Returns4-962-42 Interceptions Ret.0-03-73 Comp-Att-Int15-37-324-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost1-102-24 Punts2-35.53-39.7 Fumbles-Lost0-01-1 Penalties-Yards1-55-50 Time of Possession24:2735:33 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGBuffalo, Spiller 12-46, Fitzpatrick 5-26, Choice 1-12, Thigpen 1-8, J.White 1-4. San Diego, Mathews 20-114, Tolbert 6-21, Weddle 1-10, Hester 3-7, Volek 2-(minus 2). PASSINGBuffalo, Fitzpatrick 13-34-2-176, Thigpen 2-3-1-19. San Diego, Rivers 24-33-0-240. RECEIVINGBuffalo, St.Johnson 4-116, Spiller 3-10, Hagan 2-28, Nelson 2-20, Caussin 2-19, Choice 1-2, L.Smith 1-0. San Diego, Gates 7-68, Mathews 6-34, Jackson 5-55, Crayton 3-37, Floyd 2-29, McMichael 1-17. MISSED FIELD GOALSBuffalo, Rayner 53 (WR). Jaguars 41, Buccaneers 14 Tampa Bay770014 Jacksonville02801341 First Quarter TBBlount 1 run (Barth kick), 9:24. Second Quarter TBFreeman 13 run (Barth kick), 14:09. JacCloherty 8 fumble return (Scobee kick), 7:36. JacJones-Drew 1 run (Scobee kick), 2:05. JacCollins fumble recovery in end zone (Scobee kick), 1:53. JacJones-Drew 5 pass from Gabbert (Scobee kick), :04. Fourth Quarter JacJones-Drew 5 pass from Gabbert (Scobee kick), 10:22. JacJones-Drew 1 run (run failed), 2:31. A,562. TBJac First downs1521 Total Net Yards280325 Rushes-yards24-11033-116 Passing170209 Punt Returns4-(-2)1-5 Kickoff Returns1-01-19 Interceptions Ret.2-123-14 Comp-Att-Int17-32-319-33-2 Sacked-Yards Lost3-141-8 Punts5-37.87-41.4 Fumbles-Lost6-42-0 Penalties-Yards12-978-80 Time of Possession27:1132:49 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGTampa Bay, Blount 18-74, Freeman 4-26, Madu 1-6, Lumpkin 1-4. Jacksonville, Jones-Drew 27-85, D.Harris 1-24, Bolen 1-10, Gabbert 4-(minus 3). PASSINGTampa Bay, Freeman 16-30-2181, J.Johnson 1-2-1-3. Jacksonville, Gabbert 19-33-2-217. RECEIVINGTampa Bay, Parker 3-35, Williams 3-35, Briscoe 3-20, Winslow 2-38, Lumpkin 2-18, Lorig 1-22, Benn 1-7, Blount 16, Madu 1-3. Jacksonville, Jones-Drew 6-51, Dillard 5-45, Osgood 3-23, Lewis 2-77, West 219, Thomas 1-2. Jets 37, Chiefs 10 Kansas City300710 N.Y. Jets7217237 First Quarter NYJSanchez 1 run (Folk kick), 8:40. KCFG Succop 53, 4:36. Second Quarter NYJHolmes 4 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 10:02. NYJGreene 7 run (Folk kick), 3:56. NYJTomlinson 19 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 1:15. Third Quarter NYJSanchez 3 run (Folk kick), 4:06. Fourth Quarter KCUrban 24 pass from Palko (Succop kick), 12:58. NYJPouha safety, 3:37. A,088. KCNYJ First downs1324 Total Net Yards221314 Rushes-yards21-6542-159 Passing156155 Punt Returns2-144-43 Kickoff Returns6-1203-65 Interceptions Ret.0-01-0 Comp-Att-Int16-32-113-21-0 Sacked-Yards Lost5-393-26 Punts7-51.37-44.9 Fumbles-Lost1-01-1 Penalties-Yards11-1284-22 Time of Possession22:1837:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGKansas City, Battle 10-33, Jones 5-12, Palko 1-12, Urban 1-7, McCluster 4-1. N.Y. Jets, Greene 24-129, Tomlinson 9-14, Powell 610, Sanchez 2-4, Kerley 1-2. PASSINGKansas City, Palko 16-32-1-195. N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 13-21-0-181. RECEIVINGKansas City, Bowe 6-69, Breaston 4-44, Baldwin 2-28, Urban 2-28, Battle 2-26. N.Y. Jets, Keller 4-34, Greene 3-58, Tomlinson 2-50, Holmes 2-12, Baker 1-17, P.Turner 1-10.Ravens 24, Colts 10 Indianapolis030710 Baltimore1077024 First Quarter BalT.Smith 8 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 10:09. BalFG Cundiff 36, 1:20. Second Quarter BalRice 6 run (Cundiff kick), 10:07. IndFG Vinatieri 22, 3:06. Third Quarter BalPitta 7 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 3:41. Fourth Quarter IndTamme 13 pass from Orlovsky (Vinatieri kick), :00. A,187. IndBal First downs1224 Total Net Yards167358 Rushes-yards16-5037-146 Passing117212 Punt Returns2-84-59 Kickoff Returns4-1201-30 Interceptions Ret.1-01-0 Comp-Att-Int17-37-123-31-1 Sacked-Yards Lost4-192-15 Punts6-44.73-48.3 Fumbles-Lost3-01-1 Penalties-Yards3-155-40 Time of Possession23:5236:08 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGIndianapolis, D.Brown 9-28, Addai 2-16, Carter 5-6. Baltimore, Rice 26-103, T.Smith 1-16, Leach 3-14, R.Williams 7-13. PASSINGIndianapolis, Orlovsky 17-37-1136. Baltimore, Flacco 23-31-1-227. RECEIVINGIndianapolis, Garcon 5-46, Wayne 4-41, Collie 4-25, Tamme 1-13, Clark 112, Hill 1-5, D.Brown 1-(minus 6). Baltimore, Rice 6-46, Boldin 5-57, T.Smith 5-48, Pitta 3-29, Dickson 2-19, Evans 1-21, Leach 1-7.Eagles 26, Dolphins 10 Philadelphia0240226 Miami703010 First Quarter MiaMarshall 16 pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 9:47. Second Quarter PhiMcCoy 2 run (Henery kick), 13:34. PhiMcCoy 1 run (Henery kick), 11:56. PhiFG Henery 40, 8:49. PhiD.Jackson 34 pass from Vick (Henery kick), 4:43. Third Quarter MiaFG Carpenter 22, 4:52. Fourth Quarter PhiHunt safety, 9:02. A,823. PhiMia First downs1811 Total Net Yards239204 Rushes-yards32-5126-109 Passing18895 Punt Returns5-223-32 Kickoff Returns1-71-27 Interceptions Ret.1-351-7 Comp-Att-Int15-30-117-29-1 Sacked-Yards Lost4-209-60 Punts10-41.96-53.5 Fumbles-Lost1-13-2 Penalties-Yards7-697-81 Time of Possession31:2128:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGPhiladelphia, McCoy 27-38, Vick 2-9, Brown 3-4. Miami, Bush 14-103, Thomas 7-4, Losman 2-1, Mat.Moore 1-1, Hilliard 2-0. PASSINGPhiladelphia, Vick 15-30-1-208. Miami, Mat.Moore 11-19-1-95, Losman 6-10-0-60. RECEIVINGPhiladelphia, D.Jackson 4-59, Celek 4-39, McCoy 3-33, Avant 2-35, Cooper 1-29, Maclin 1-13. Miami, Bush 5-27, Marshall 4-27, Fasano 3-56, Bess 2-12, Thomas 2-9, Hartline 1-24. MISSED FIELD GOALSMiami, Carpenter 55 (WL). Falcons 31, Panthers 23 Atlanta70101431 Carolina7160023 First Quarter AtlWhite 5 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 5:29. CarShockey 6 pass from Newton (Mare kick), :03. Second Quarter CarApplewhite safety, 7:12. CarD.Williams 74 run (Mare kick), 6:51. CarOlsen 44 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 3:03. Third Quarter AtlFG Bryant 30, 10:55. AtlRodgers 31 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 8:55. Fourth Quarter AtlJones 17 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 12:42. AtlJones 75 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 4:17. A,680. AtlCar First downs1819 Total Net Yards394416 Rushes-yards28-8623-157 Passing308259 Punt Returns2-144-11 Kickoff Returns1-235-89 Interceptions Ret.2-330-0 Comp-Att-Int22-38-019-39-2 Sacked-Yards Lost3-122-17 Punts6-47.86-42.7 Fumbles-Lost1-00-0 Penalties-Yards5-505-50 Time of Possession30:4329:17 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGAtlanta, Turner 21-76, Snelling 3-6, Rodgers 1-4, Ryan 3-0. Carolina, D.Williams 787, Newton 7-36, Stewart 8-29, A.Edwards 1-5. PASSINGAtlanta, Ryan 22-38-0-320. Carolina, Newton 19-39-2-276. RECEIVINGAtlanta, White 7-84, Gonzalez 7-82, Jones 3-104, Rodgers 2-39, Douglas 212, Snelling 1-(minus 1). Carolina, Smith 6-125, Stewart 4-27, Olsen 2-53, Naanee 2-29, LaFell 2-28, Shockey 2-10, D.Williams 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALSAtlanta, Bryant 46 (WL). Carolina, Mare 36 (WL). AARON ONTIVEROZ /The Denver Post Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson is upended Sunday by the Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher, left, during the second quarter in Denver. Tebow, Prater lead Broncos to 13-10 victory over Bears Associated PressDENVER Tim Tebow led Denver to another comeback victory, with Matt Praters 51-yard field goal with 8:34 left in overtime, giving the Broncos a 13-10 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Praters 59-yarder with 2 seconds left in regulation tied the score. It was Denvers sixth straight win, and half of them have come in OT since Tebow was promoted to starter. After failing to score on their first 11 possessions, the AFC-West leading Broncos (8-5) erased a 10-0 deficit in the final 2:08 of regulation. Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas with a 10-yard touchdown pass, then got the ball back with 58 seconds left and drove Denver downfield for Praters kick. The Bears (7-6) won the toss in overtime and were in field goal range when Marion Barber coughed up the football at the Broncos 34 and Elvis Dumervil recovered.Texans 20, Bengals 19CINCINNATI Rookie T.J. Yates led the biggest drive in Houston Texans history, throwing a 6-yard touchdown pass with 2 seconds left for a 20-19 victory that brought the first playoff berth in franchise history. With their seventh straight win, the Texans (10-3) moved to the threshold of their first playoff berth. They clinched the AFC South title a few minutes later when Tennessee lost to New Orleans. Cincinnati (7-6) couldnt prevent the Texans from going 80 yards in the closing minutes behind their third quarterback in the last four games. Yates 6-yard throw to Kevin Walter set off a celebration on the Houston sideline. Saints 22, Titans 17NASHVILLE, Tenn. Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to Marques Colston in the fourth quarter to lead New Orleans to its fifth straight victory. The NFC South-leading Saints (10-3) had little trouble picking up yards, but struggled to score until Brees and Colston connected on passes of 35 and 28 yards. The Titans (7-6) twice had the ball in the final minutes with a chance to win. The first time, New Orleans stopped backup Jake Locker on fourth-and-1 at the Saints 24 with 2:18 left. The second time, JoLonn Dunbar sacked a scrambling Locker on third-and-goal as time expired. Brees threw for 347 yards and joined Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas as the only quarterbacks to throw a touchdown pass in 40 straight games. Locker replaced Matt Hasselbeck, who hurt his left calf in the second quarter.Patriots 34, Redskins 27 LANDOVER, Md. Tom Brady threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns, and Rob Gronkowski set an NFL single-season record for most touchdown catches by a tight end as New England won its fifth straight. Gronkowski snagged his 14th and 15th scoring receptions, moving him past Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis. Gates had 13 in 2004, and Davis matched that total in 2009. Washington (4-9) has lost eight of its last nine. Ravens 24, Colts 10 BALTIMORE Terrell Suggs had three sacks and forced three fumbles to keep Indianapolis winless. Baltimore (10-3) limited the Colts (013) to 167 yards 53 through three quarters. Were it not for a touchdown on the games final play, Indianapolis would have been held without a TD for the second time since the 2003 season opener. Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes and Ray Rice ran for 103 yards and a score to help the Ravens win their fourth straight and improve to 7-0 at home. Baltimore is tied with Pittsburgh for the lead in the AFC North. The Ravens hold the tiebreaker with two wins over the Steelers. Falcons 31, Panthers 23 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Matt Ryan threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to rookie Julio Jones and Atlanta erased a 16-point deficit. Ryan threw for 320 yards and tied a career high with four touchdowns passing. Atlanta (8-5) avoided a costly loss to stay alive in the NFC wild card race. For the Panthers (4-8), it was the sixth time this season theyve lost after being ahead or tied in the fourth quarter.Lions 34, Vikings 28DETROIT Backup Joe Webb fumbled deep in Lions territory in the final seconds, and Detroit escaped with a victory. Matthew Stafford threw for two scores in the first quarter to give Detroit one of its three-touchdown leads. The Lions (8-5) had lost five of seven, and played without defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is serving the second game of his twogame suspension. Webb led the Vikings (2-11) to TDs on his first two drives after rookie Christian Ponder was benched. On first-and-goal from the 1 with 9 seconds left, a replay appeared to show DeAndre Levy grabbing Webbs facemask, but a flag wasnt thrown. The ball popped free at about the 11, and was batted back toward midfield by Detroits Stephen Tulloch. Webb ran it down and tried to pick it up, but the ball came loose again and Cliff Avril finally fell on it to end the game.Packers 46, Raiders 16 GREEN BAY, Wis. Aaron Rodgers threw for 281 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in less than three full quarters worth of work, Ryan Grant had two touchdowns rushing and Charles Woodson picked off a pass against his former team. With the win, the Packers ran their record to 13-0 leaving them three games short of completing a perfect regular season. And they did it with a nearperfect performance. Carson Palmer threw for 245 yards with a touchdown and four interceptions for the Raiders (7-6), who looked like anything but legitimate contenders in the AFC West. The biggest concern for the Packers was an apparent left knee injury to wide receiver Greg Jennings in the third quarter.Chargers 37, Bills 10SAN DIEGO Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, two to Antonio Gates, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 37-10 Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Buffalo (5-8) lost its sixth straight game and was eliminated from playoff contention for the 12th straight year. The Chargers (6-7) have won two straight following their six-game losing streak. Rivers was 24 of 33 for 240 yards. Ryan Mathews gained 114 yards on 20 carries, the first time hes had three straight 100-yard games. Cardinals 21, 49ers 19GLENDALE, Ariz. John Skelton stepped in for the injured Kevin Kolb and threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals rallied to hand the San Francisco 49ers just their third loss of the season on Sunday. Larry Fitzgerald had seven catches for 149 yards, including a 46-yarder for a touchdown and a 53-yarder to set up the go-ahead score in the fifth victory in six games for Arizona (6-7). Kolb left the game after a blow to the head on Arizonas third play. Skelton had a 60-yard TD pass to Early Doucet and a 3-yard toss to Andre Roberts for what proved to be the winning score early in the fourth quarter.Eagles 26, Dolphins 10 MIAMI Philadelphia forced three turnovers while scoring four times during a nine-minute span in the second quarter and totaled nine sacks. Michael Vick, back after missing three games with broken ribs, threw for 208 yards and a touchdown. LeSean McCoy scored two touchdowns to hike his season total to 17. The Eagles (5-8) won for only the second time in the past six games and still need a sweep of the final three games to have any chance of repeating as NFC East champions. The Dolphins (4-9) had a three-game home winning streak snapped and sank deeper into last place in the AFC East.Jets 37, Chiefs 10 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mark Sanchez threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as the Jets kept pace in the AFC playoff race. The Jets got things started quickly by scoring 28 points in the first half and were helped by an inept Chiefs offense that managed 4 total yards in the first two quarters. Shonn Greene had a season-high 129 yards rushing and a score, and Santonio Holmes and LaDainian Tomlinson each caught touchdown passes for the Jets (85), who have won three straight and improved to 6-1 at home. BUCS Continued from Page B1

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S PORTSC ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 B3 Quiros had a final-round 5-under 67 on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates to finish at 269. Donald was three shots behind Quiros after he ran off three birdies in a row for a 6-under 66. Peter Hanson of Sweden was fourth, another two shots back, and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel was in fifth another shot behind. The big-hitting Quiros came into the final day with a two-shot lead but squandered it after he had three bogeys on the front nine to go with five birdies. Lawrie, who led after the first day, took the lead after he notched five birdies in his first eight holes. But Lawrie bogeyed the 12th after an approach shot missed the green and Quiros birdied the 14th to take the lead for good. Lawries short game continued to haunt him when an errant chip on 16 cost him a birdie chance. Then, the 42year-old Lawrie missed a 6foot birdie putt at the 17th that would have tied it. Quiros managed to reach the 18th green in two while Lawrie was there in three. Rather than play it safe, Quiros clinched the win with a long eagle putt. The Spaniard pumped his fist as the crowd cheered. The win was just Quiros second this year on the tour after the Dubai Desert Classic and sixth overall on the tour. It was a much happier ending than a week ago, when Quiros had a 3-shot lead going into the final round of the Hong Kong Open. He let it slip after erratic drives and poor putting, finishing in a tie for seventh five shots behind McIlroy, who holed a greenside bunker shot to win. Quiros praised the rivalry that developed over the final round with Lawrie, who ended a nineyear drought earlier this year with a victory in Spain. I was hitting good shots all day but, as I said, Paul was marvelous, he said. He was holing every single putt. He was in contention every single time. I think he was just one or two times in trouble and the second one was on 12. From this moment onwards, it changed the situation completely. AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New England1030.7693962745-1-05-2-07-2-03-1-04-1-0 N.Y. Jets850.6153272706-1-02-4-06-5-02-0-03-2-0 Buffalo580.3852883414-2-01-6-03-6-02-2-01-3-0 Miami490.3082562463-4-01-5-03-6-01-3-01-3-0 South WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Houston1030.7693302085-1-05-2-08-2-02-1-04-0-0 Tennessee760.5382662514-3-03-3-05-4-02-2-01-3-0 Jacksonville490.3081932523-4-01-5-03-7-01-2-03-2-0 Indianapolis0130.0001843820-6-00-7-00-9-00-4-00-3-0 North WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Baltimore1030.7693202027-0-03-3-07-2-03-1-04-0-0 Pittsburgh1030.7692821986-1-04-2-08-3-02-0-03-2-0 Cincinnati760.5382852703-3-04-3-06-5-01-1-02-3-0 Cleveland490.3081782543-4-01-5-03-7-01-2-00-4-0 West WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Denver850.6152693023-3-05-2-06-3-02-2-03-2-0 Oakland760.5382903543-3-04-3-05-5-02-1-02-2-0 San Diego670.4623242994-3-02-4-05-5-01-2-02-3-0 Kansas City580.3851733052-4-03-4-03-7-02-1-02-2-0NATIONAL CONFERENCEEast WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv Dallas750.5832832445-1-02-4-05-3-02-2-02-1-0 N.Y. Giants660.5002873153-3-03-3-03-6-03-0-01-2-0 Philadelphia580.3852972921-5-04-3-04-6-01-2-04-1-0 Washington490.3082292902-5-02-4-04-5-00-4-01-4-0 South WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv x-New Orleans1030.7694152866-0-04-3-06-3-04-0-04-1-0 Atlanta850.6153002674-2-04-3-06-4-02-1-02-2-0 Carolina490.3083133552-5-02-4-02-8-02-1-01-3-0 Tampa Bay490.3082323703-4-01-5-03-6-01-3-02-3-0 North WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv y-Green Bay13001.0004662786-0-07-0-010-0-03-0-04-0-0 Detroit850.6153673054-3-04-2-06-5-02-0-03-2-0 Chicago760.5383012555-2-02-4-06-3-01-3-02-2-0 Minnesota2110.1542743641-5-01-6-02-7-00-4-00-5-0 West WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv y-San Francisco1030.7693071826-1-04-2-08-2-02-1-03-1-0 Arizona670.4622532884-2-02-5-06-5-00-2-03-2-0 Seattle570.4172162463-3-02-4-04-4-01-3-02-1-0 St. Louis2100.1671402961-5-01-5-01-9-01-1-00-4-0 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursdays Game Pittsburgh 14, Cleveland 3 Sundays Games New Orleans 22, Tennessee 17 Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 10 N.Y. Jets 37, Kansas City 10 Detroit 34, Minnesota 28 Houston 20, Cincinnati 19 Jacksonville 41, Tampa Bay 14 Atlanta 31, Carolina 23 Philadelphia 26, Miami 10 New England 34, Washington 27 Arizona 21, San Francisco 19 Denver 13, Chicago 10, OT San Diego 37, Buffalo 10 Green Bay 46, Oakland 16 N.Y. Giants at Dallas, late. Mondays Game St. Louis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. Patriots 34, Redskins 27 New England14614034 Washington10107027 First Quarter NEWilfork fumble recovery in end zone (Gostkowski kick), 12:06. WasFG Gano 24, 6:42. NEGronkowski 11 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 5:49. WasGaffney 9 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 1:20. Second Quarter WasMoss 49 pass from Banks (Gano kick), 14:49. NEFG Gostkowski 23, 8:54. WasFG Gano 25, 2:13. NEFG Gostkowski 24, :00. Third Quarter NEGronkowski 37 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 12:05. WasAnderson 6 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 6:58. NEWelker 24 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 4:26. A,825. NEWas First downs2225 Total Net Yards431463 Rushes-yards20-7934-170 Passing352293 Punt Returns2-180-0 Kickoff Returns2-396-117 Interceptions Ret.1-21-0 Comp-Att-Int22-37-120-33-1 Sacked-Yards Lost1-52-8 Punts3-45.03-37.3 Fumbles-Lost0-02-1 Penalties-Yards4-478-73 Time of Possession23:5136:09 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGNew England, Woodhead 8-41, Green-Ellis 5-19, Faulk 3-11, Brady 4-8. Washington, Helu 27-126, Royster 6-44, Grossman 1-0. PASSINGNew England, Brady 22-37-1357. Washington, Grossman 19-32-1-252, Banks 1-1-0-49. RECEIVINGNew England, Welker 7-86, Gronkowski 6-160, Hernandez 5-84, Ochocinco 1-15, Underwood 1-7, Woodhead 1-4, Faulk 11. Washington, Gaffney 6-92, Stallworth 4-96, Moss 3-81, Anderson 2-12, Helu 2-6, Royster 2-6, Young 1-8.Packers 46, Raiders 16 Oakland007916 Green Bay141712346 First Quarter GBGrant 47 run (Crosby kick), 11:57. GBTaylor 4 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 4:10. Second Quarter GBFG Crosby 34, 13:07. GBNelson 37 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:14. GBGrant 6 run (Crosby kick), 7:06. Third Quarter GBFG Crosby 38, 12:41. OakBush 2 run (Janikowski kick), 8:15. GBFG Crosby 49, 3:31. GBWalden 5 fumble return (kick blocked), 2:48. Fourth Quarter GBFG Crosby 33, 14:21. OakMcClain safety, 11:01. OakBoss 5 pass from Palmer (Janikowski kick), 4:43. A,524. OakGB First downs2322 Total Net Yards355391 Rushes-yards29-11724-136 Passing238255 Punt Returns0-02-26 Kickoff Returns4-412-67 Interceptions Ret.1-04-18 Comp-Att-Int24-43-417-32-1 Sacked-Yards Lost1-74-26 Punts5-49.41-40.0 Fumbles-Lost1-10-0 Penalties-Yards11-895-35 Time of Possession31:2028:40 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGOakland, Bush 23-78, Palmer 212, Reece 2-12, Murphy 1-10, Cartwright 1-5. Green Bay, Grant 10-85, Kuhn 10-46, Saine 17, Flynn 3-(minus 2). PASSINGOakland, Palmer 24-42-4-245, Lechler 0-1-0-0. Green Bay, Rodgers 17-30-1281, Flynn 0-2-0-0. RECEIVINGOakland, Heyward-Bey 5-78, Boss 5-43, Murphy 4-70, Reece 4-5, Bush 319, Cartwright 2-16, Schilens 1-14. Green Bay, Driver 4-75, Nelson 3-81, Cobb 2-45, J.Jones 2-29, G.Jennings 2-20, Saine 2-14, Grant 1-13, Taylor 1-4. Saints 22, Titans 17New Orleans3331322 Tennessee037717First Quarter NOFG Kasay 25, 9:54. Second Quarter TenFG Bironas 43, 6:37. NOFG Kasay 29, :15. Third Quarter NOFG Kasay 22, 3:51. TenLocker 6 run (Bironas kick), 2:19. Fourth Quarter NOColston 35 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 12:39. NOColston 28 pass from Brees (run failed), 7:01. TenWashington 40 pass from Locker (Bironas kick), 5:58. A,143. NOTen First downs2417 Total Net Yards437373 Rushes-yards26-11417-59 Passing323314 Punt Returns3-184-34 Kickoff Returns2-425-121 Interceptions Ret.0-00-0 Comp-Att-Int36-47-018-36-0 Sacked-Yards Lost2-142-12 Punts5-49.85-45.2 Fumbles-Lost0-00-0 Penalties-Yards11-958-54 Time of Possession37:3322:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGNew Orleans, Ivory 13-53, Sproles 533, P.Thomas 6-22, Brees 2-6. Tennessee, Locker 636, Johnson 11-23. PASSINGNew Orleans, Brees 36-47-0-337. Tennessee, Locker 13-29-0-282, Hasselbeck 5-7-0-44. RECEIVINGNew Orleans, Colston 7-105, Sproles 7-58, P.Thomas 6-35, Graham 5-55, Moore 4-20, Henderson 3-36, Collins 2-4, Meachem 1-15, Gilmore 1-9. Tennessee, Washington 6-130, Johnson 5-43, L.Hawkins 3-49, Williams 2-62, Stevens 1-31, Ringer 1-11.Texans 20, Bengals 19Houston3071020 Cincinnati6103019First Quarter HouFG Rackers 46, 9:51. CinFG Nugent 22, 4:54. CinFG Nugent 47, 2:31. Second Quarter CinSimpson 17 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 3:02. CinFG Nugent 49, :06. Third Quarter HouDreessen 6 pass from Yates (Rackers kick), 12:27. CinFG Nugent 28, 2:07. Fourth Quarter HouFG Rackers 33, 5:31. HouWalter 6 pass from Yates (Rackers kick), :02. A,202. HouCin First downs2516 Total Net Yards412285 Rushes-yards28-14429-101 Passing268184 Punt Returns4-300-0 Kickoff Returns5-593-47 Interceptions Ret.0-01-23 Comp-Att-Int26-44-116-28-0 Sacked-Yards Lost5-321-5 Punts2-51.54-46.5 Fumbles-Lost4-32-2 Penalties-Yards5-503-27 Time of Possession31:4428:16 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGHouston, Tate 8-67, Foster 15-41, Yates 5-36. Cincinnati, Benson 21-91, Scott 6-4, Hawkins 1-4, Dalton 1-2. PASSINGHouston, Yates 26-44-1-300. Cincinnati, Dalton 16-28-0-189. RECEIVINGHouston, Daniels 7-100, Walter 676, Foster 4-33, Jones 3-39, Tate 3-30, Dreessen 3-22. Cincinnati, Green 5-59, Gresham 3-45, Simpson 2-38, Scott 2-15, Caldwell 2-10, Hawkins 1-22, Benson 1-0. MISSED FIELD GOALSHouston, Rackers 47 (WR).Lions 34, Vikings 28Minnesota777728 Detroit21100334First Quarter DetTulloch fumble recovery in end zone (Hanson kick), 12:56. DetT.Young 57 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), 9:45. DetPettigrew 12 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), 5:54. MinShiancoe 7 pass from Ponder (Longwell kick), 1:51. Second Quarter DetA.Smith 30 interception return (Hanson kick), 12:33. MinHarvin 6 pass from Ponder (Longwell kick), 7:36. DetFG Hanson 30, 1:05. Third Quarter MinWebb 65 run (Longwell kick), 4:21. Fourth Quarter DetFG Hanson 26, 12:17. MinGerhart 2 pass from Webb (Longwell kick), 7:54. A,988. MinDet First downs2913 Total Net Yards425280 Rushes-yards35-26921-72 Passing156208 Punt Returns2-221-28 Kickoff Returns2-635-119 Interceptions Ret.0-03-49 Comp-Att-Int23-44-320-29-0 Sacked-Yards Lost4-435-19 Punts2-48.56-47.7 Fumbles-Lost5-30-0 Penalties-Yards5-3710-76 Time of Possession28:4631:14 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGMinnesota, Webb 7-109, Gerhart 1990, Harvin 4-40, Booker 3-17, Ponder 2-13. Detroit, K.Williams 12-43, Morris 4-13, Johnson 1-11, Stafford 2-4, Burleson 1-1, Brown 1-0. PASSINGMinnesota, Ponder 11-21-3-115, Webb 12-23-0-84. Detroit, Stafford 20-29-0-227. RECEIVINGMinnesota, Harvin 10-69, Aromashodu 4-47, Shiancoe 3-33, Gerhart 3-19, Camarillo 2-31, Rudolph 1-0. Detroit, Pettigrew 6-57, T.Young 4-87, Johnson 3-29, Burleson 3-25, K.Williams 2-17, Brown 1-9, Morris 1-3. Associated PressMEMPHIS, Tenn. Donte Poole hit a careerbest six 3-pointers and scored 20 points to help Murray State remain one of only nine teams in Division I that are still unbeaten. The Racers (10-0) took control early then had to weather a late Memphis rally to hold on for the victory. Murray State was up 71-60 with just under 2 minutes left before Memphis (53) scored eight straight points to make it a one-possession game. The Tigers trailed 73-72 with 14 seconds left, but Isaiah Canaan, who had 15 points, connected on two free throws with 7.9 seconds to go. Will Barton led Memphis with 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting and Joe Jackson had 20. No. 16 Alabama 62, Detroit 54TUSCALOOSA, Ala. JaMychal Green scored 21 points and No. 16 Alabama rebounded from a two-game losing streak to beat Detroit 62-54 on Sunday night. Tony Mitchell added 15 points and freshman Nick Jacobs chipped in 13 in his first start for the Crimson Tide (8-2), who returned to a more characteristic defensive form after losses to Georgetown and at Dayton. Detroit (5-7) trailed by 22 points late in the first half and failed to approach its 75.9point scoring average. The Titans shot 32 percent (17 of 53) and missed all 12 3-point attempts. Green made 7 of 9 shots from the field and 7 of 8 from the free throw line for the Tide. Alabama had allowed a season-high 74 points and 61 percent shooting at Dayton, but played much stouter defense from the start in this one. Detroit missed its first 11 shots and had only one point in the opening 6:47. Florida State 75, UNC Greensboro 60TALLAHASSEE Michael Snaer scored 14 points, with 11 coming in the second half, and Florida State overcame a seasonhigh 26 turnovers to defeat UNC Greensboro 75-60 on Sunday. Snaer overcame a 0-for-6 first half to put him in double figures for the sixth game in a row. Xavier Gibson and Terry Whisnant had 11 points each, and Bernard James had nine points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Seminoles (7-3). Trevis Simpson had 19 points and Derrell Armstrong added 13 for UNC Greensboro (2-8), which finished with 21 turnovers and has lost five straight. Whisnant had 10 first-half points as Florida State grabbed a 34-28 halftime lead. UNC Greensboro closed the gap to 40-38 on Armstrongs 3pointer with 13:22 remaining, but Snaer knocked down four jump shots three from beyond the arc in a span of three minutes as Florida State pulled away.South Florida 83, Florida A&M 59 TAMPA Toarlyn Fitzpatrick scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, leading South Florida to an 83-59 victory over Florida A&M on Sunday. Shaun Noriega added 12 points, Victor Rudd Jr. 11 and Anthony Collins 10 for South Florida (6-4). Hugh Robertson had a career-high 21 rebounds for the Bulls. Reggie Lewis scored 17 points and Avery Moore had 14 to pace Florida A&M (2-8). Jeremy Dean added 13 rebounds and six points for the Rattlers. Nathaniel Drayton hit a jumper to give Florida A&M a 29-28 edge with 5:26 to go in the first half. South Florida scored the next 11 points en route to a 39-29 advantageat the break. The Bulls extended the run to 17-0 before Yannick Crowder ended a scoreless drought of nearly eight minutes for the Rattlers. GOLF Continued from Page B1 Associated Press Memphis guard Will Barton, top, consoles teammate Chris Crawford on Sunday after Crawford missed a 3-pointer against Murray State in the closing seconds in Memphis, Tenn. Murray State defeated Memphis 76-72. Memphis upset by Murray State Associated PressNEW YORK Derek Stepan scored twice, includinga pretty coast-to-coast goal just after the Rangers killed a penalty, and New York beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Sunday night. Stepan also assisted on Marian Gaboriks goal late in the second period that made it 5-1 and seemed to take what spring remained out of the Panthers. New York looked nothing like a team playing for the second night in a row, putting away the Panthers for their fourth win in six games. Brad Richards, Artem Anisimov and former Panthers defenseman Steve Eminger also scored for New Y ork. Erik Gudbranson scored for Florida, which has lost two in a row following a three-game winning streak. New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 20 of 21 shots a night after Martin Biron started for the Rangers in a 4-1 victory in Buffalo.Blackhaws 3, Sharks 2 CHICAGO Patrick Sharp steered in a loose puck off a rebound at 4:26 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Antti Niemi stopped Marian Hossas shot from the top of the right circle, but kicked the puck toward the goal line. Sharp swooped in to bury the rebound for his sixth goal in his last six games, helping Chicago improve to 4-0-1 in its last five. Chicagos Andrew Brunette scored on deflection with 1:06 left in the third period and Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery pulled for an extra attacker to tie it 2. Associated PressFAIRFAX, Va. Brittney Griner had 17 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks to help No. 1 Baylor beat St. Johns 7359 on Sunday in the Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden. Brooklyn Pope scored 19 points to lead the Lady Bears (10-0), who have a showdown with No. 2 Connecticut on Dec. 18. Baylor struggled early on against St. Johns and was trailing 36-30 early in the second half before finally taking over. Griner was the catalyst during an 18-3 run, scoring six points and blocking two shots. Her two free throws gave Baylor a 38-36 lead. The 6-foot-8 junior phenoms consecutive layups later in the burst extended the advantage to 44-39. Odyssey Sims first basket of the game capped the run and made it a nine-point game. Eugeneia McPherson scored 23 points to lead St. Johns (5-5), which wouldnt get within seven the rest of the way.No. 5 Maryland 78, George Mason 50Alyssa Thomas had 18 points to lead four players in double figures for Maryland. Laurin Mincy scored 15 points, Lynetta Kizer added 14 and Anjale Barrett 13 for the Terrapins (11-0). Coming off a team-record 75-point win over Delaware State on Thursday, the Terrapins trailed briefly early, but built a 24point lead by halftime. Maryland scored the first 10 points of the second half and went ahead by as much as 36. Taleia Moton led the Patriots (6-3) with 16 points and Janaa Pickard added 12. Central Michigan 75, No. 12 Purdue 62MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. Brandie Baker scored all 16 of her points in the second half, and freshmen Crystal Bradford and Jessica Green each added 14 points for Central Michigan. The Chippewas (3-5) outscored the Boilermakers (7-3) 47-25 in the second half as they shot 14 for 24 from the field, including 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Brittany Rayburn had 25 points for the Boilermakers, who were coming off a loss to third-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday. KK Houser added 11 points and Sam Osatarello had 10 as Purdue shot 40 percent from the field (25 for 62), including 3 of 14 from beyond the arc. Lady Bears roar past St. Johns 73-59 Rangers shellac Panthers 6-1 Associated Press The New York Rangers Brad Richards scores on Florida Panthers goalie Jose Theodore on Sunday in the first period at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Baldwin apologizes to himself on SNLNEW YORK Posing as the airline pilot of the flight he was kicked off of, Alec Baldwin apologized to himself on Saturday Night Live. The actor appeared on the sketch programs Weekend Update on Saturday night to lampoon Tuesdays incident, in which he was kicked off an American Airlines flight for refusing to stop playing a mobile phone game before takeoff. As a Southern, mustachioed airline pilot, Baldwin issued an apology for the incident. The joke, though, was how obvious the ploy was. CBS expands talk show to 1 hour NEW YORK With its Sunday morning political talk show Face the Nation doing well in the ratings entering an election year, anchor Bob Schieffer said Sunday the show will match its rivals by expanding to an hour in April. Both Meet the Press on NBC and This Week on ABC already air for an hour each week, but Schieffers show lasts 30 minutes. You made it possible, Schieffer told viewers at the end of Sundays show. We dont plan to change a thing, no bells and whistles. Well just keep sitting the key newsmakers down, turning on the lights and asking them questions and then well bring in the experts from in and outside CBS News for analysis. Poor showing at the movies Associated Press Nawal Aoude, a pediatric respiratory therapist, left, and her husband Nader go for a walk in a scene from the TLC series, All-American Muslim. The series features five families from Dearborn, Mich., a city near Detroit with one of the highest concentrations of Arab descendants in the country. Today is Monday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2011. There are 19 days left in the year. Todays Highlight: On Dec. 12, 1911, Britains King George V, who also held the title Emperor of India, announced during a visit the Indian capital would be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi. On this date: In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1870, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Oscar Straus to be Secretary of Commerce and Labor; Straus became the first Jewish Cabinet member. In 1946, a United Nations committee voted to accept a six-block tract of Manhattan real estate offered as a gift by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to be the site of the U.N.s headquarters. In 1963, Kenya gained its independence from Britain. In 2000, George W. Bush was transformed into the president-elect as a divided U.S. Supreme Court reversed a state court decision for recounts in Floridas contested election. Ten years ago: A bus ambush killed 10 Jewish settlers, prompting Israeli warplanes to strike back; Yasser Arafat bowed to longstanding Israeli demands by closing the offices of the militant Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Five years ago: A twoday conference questioning the existence of the Nazi Holocaust ended in Tehran. One year ago: The inflatable roof of the Minneapolis Metrodome collapsed following a snow storm that had dumped 17 inches on the city. (The NFL was forced to shift an already rescheduled game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants to Detroits Ford Field.) Todays Birthdays: Former TV host Bob Barker is 88. Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Pettit is 79. Singer Connie Francis is 74. Singer Dionne Warwick is 71. Actor Bill Nighy (ny) is 62. Author Lorna Landvik is 57. Singermusician Sheila E. is 54. Thought for Today: Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. Franz Kafka, author (1883-1924). Associated PressLOS ANGELES A state senator from Southern California was considering calling for a boycott of Lowes stores after the home improvement chain pulled its advertising from a reality show about Muslim-Americans. Calling the retail giants decision un-American and naked religious bigotry, Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, told The Associated Press on Sunday he would also consider legislative action if Lowes doesnt apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads. The senator sent a letter outlining his complaints to Lowes Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Niblock. The retail giant stopped advertising on TLCs All-American Muslim after a group called the Florida Family Association complained the show was propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agendas clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values. The program premiered last month and chronicles the lives of five families from Dearborn, Mich., a Detroit suburb with a large Muslim and Arab-American population. The show is about what its like to be a Muslim in America, and it touches on the discrimination they sometimes face. And that kind of discrimination is exactly whats happening here with Lowes, Lieu said. The Florida group sent three emails to its members, asking them to petition Lowes to pull its advertising. Its website was updated to say that supporters emails to advertisers make a difference. Suehaila Amen, whose family is featured on All-American Muslim, said she was disappointed by the Lowes decision. Im saddened that any place of business would succumb to bigots and people trying to perpetuate their negative views on an entire community, Amen, 32, told The Detroit News on Sunday. Lowes issued a statement Sunday apologizing for having managed to make some people very unhappy. The North Carolina-based company did not say whether it would reinstate advertising on the show. The apology doesnt go far enough, Lieu said. The senator vowed to look into whether Lowes violated any California laws and said he would also consider drafting a senate resolution condemning the companys actions. We want to raise awareness so that consumers will know during this holiday shopping season that Lowes is engaging in religious discrimination, he said. In addition to an apology and reinstatement of the ads, Lieu said he hoped Lowes would make an outreach to the community about bias and bigotry. A call to Lowes headquarters seeking comment about the boycott threat was not immediately returned Sunday. Individuals and groups have strong political and societal views on this topic, and this program became a lightning rod for many of those views, the companys statement said. As a result we did pull our advertising on this program. We believe it is best to respectfully defer to communities, individuals and groups to discuss and consider such issues of importance. Lieus office said a decision was expected Wednesday or Thursday on whether to proceed with the boycott. Dawud Walid, Michigan director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group felt extreme disappointment at Lowes capitulation to bigotry. Spotlight on PEOPLE Muslim prejudice Todays Birthday: Even though your earning potential looks pretty good in the year ahead, if youre not careful, you may be extravagant and end up broke. Keep everything in proper perspective so youll end up with a profit. Saggitarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Take nothing for granted and probe deeply when assessing any business dealings. Things could be far more complicated than they appear on the surface. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Dont allow yourself to be unduly influenced by the advice and opinions of some flamboyant friends, especially if it causes you to ignore your own instinctual judgment. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Fatigue after a busy weekend could cause you to let your attention span and work habits slip somewhat. Remember, carelessness increases the chances of mishap. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) Dont put yourself in a position where you have to gamble on the abilities and/or skills of another. If they cant live up to whats necessary, youll go down with them. Aries (March 21-April 19) It behooves you to get jobs you dislike out of the way first, while you have the energy to handle your disdain for doing them. Theyll be 10 times harder to do when youre bushed. Taurus (April 20-May 20) What you say and what you mean are likely to be two totally different things, especially if youre playing games with yourself. Be honest with others and with yourself. Gemini (May 21-June 20) It isnt likely to be a particular expenditure that throws your budget out of kilter; its apt to be all the little, thoughtless purchases that cause a ruckus. Try to be more careful. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Unless youre just openly playing around with friends, sincerity is always essential when dealing with others. Shrewd ploys will be unmasked and could tarnish your reputation. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Forgo all small talk about things you know should be kept quiet, even when you think no one important is listening. There is always somebody who will squeal and make you look bad. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Its foolish to hang out with anyone who historically expects more from you than theyre prepared to give back in return. Someone may take you for everything youve got. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Feeling both ambitious and restless at the same time could be cause for concern, because that combination tends to make you spread your forces too thin. You could end up with nothing. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Get your facts straight and dont jump to conclusions based on juicy but faulty information. Assess developments in a logical, realistic manner, without adding any kind of fanfare. Todays HOROSCOPE From wire reports Florida LOTTERIES Today in HISTORY SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Powerball: 4 19 33 41 59 Powerball: 9 5-of-5 PBNo winner 5-of-53 winners$200,000 No Florida winners Lotto: 3 19 22 38 34 37 6-of-6No winner 5-of-662$3,846.50 4-of-63,026$66 3-of-658,186$5 Fantasy 5: 6 19 28 31 33 5-of-52 winners$136,402.63 4-of-5331$132.50 3-of-511,010 $11 FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Mega Money: 3 6 13 34 Mega Ball: 3 4-of-4 MBNo winner 4-of-45$1,634.50 3-of-4 MB57$314 3-of-41,287$41.50 2-of-4 MB1,758$21 1-of-4 MB13,102$2.50 2-of-434,620$2 Fantasy 5: 2 9 24 29 33 5-of-52 winners$116,790.02 4-of-5280$134.50 3-of-59,492 $11 INSIDE THE NUMBERS To verify the accuracy of winning lottery numbers, players should double-check the numbers printed above with numbers officially posted by the Florida Lottery. Go to www.flalottery.com, or call (850) 487-7777. SO YOU KNOW Last nights winning numbers, Page B4 E NTERTAINMENT Page B5 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY C HRONICLE California senator threatens boycott over Lowes pulling ads In May 22, 2006, customers leave a Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse store in San Bruno, Calif. Sen. Ted Lieu California state senator. Audiences are smaller than post-Sept. 11 Google.com Sarah Jessica Parker portrays a mother in the film New Years Eve, which opened at No. 1 this weekend. D AVIDG ERMAIN AP Movie WriterLOS ANGELES Hollywoods holidays are off to a dreadful start: Fewer people went to the movies the past two weekends than during the box-office hush that followed the Sept. 11 attacks 10 years ago. Domestic revenues tumbled to a 2011 low of about $77 million this weekend, when the starfilled, holiday-themed romance New Years Eve debuted at No. 1 with a weak $13.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Its the worst weekend in more than three years, since the weekend after the Labor Day holiday in 2008, when revenues amounted to $67.6 million, according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com. And it comes after an $81 million total a week earlier that had been this years previous low. Its unbelievable how bad it is, said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. Jonah Hills comedy The Sitter opened at No. 2 with just $10 million. Divided by this years average ticket price of $7.96, the combined $158 million haul means only an estimated 19.8 million people went to the movies the past two weekends. Based on the average ticket price, this years top-grossing film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, drew more people all by itself over opening weekend. The two lowest-grossing back-to-back weekends of the last decade came amid the nations shock after the 2001 terrorist attacks, when one of the last things on peoples minds was catching a film. Revenues those two weekends totaled just $126 million; divided by 2001s average ticket price of $5.65, that means 22.3 million people went to the movies those weekends right after Sept. 11 2.5 million more than over the last two weekends. A couple of bad weekends dont make a trend, yet domestic revenues have been lagging. Alec Baldwin

26-toed cat GREENDALE, Wis. In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home. However, this orange-andwhite tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a nearrecord 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the nonprofit Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center raise money to relocate to a new building. Normal cats have 18 toes, but Daniel has two extra on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism. Officials at the center found out their rent at a Milwaukeearea mall was being doubled Jan. 1. So, the shelter is buying a new building and is seeking small donations of $26 or $1 per toe. Theyve collected enough so far to secure the financing with about $80,000 raised since Oct. 24, but they hope to raise $120,000 by Dec. 23 so they can become even more financially stable. About $50,000 of the money raised has come from $26 donations. Ive always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this is definitely the case, said Amy Rowell, owner of Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Greendale. She found Daniel in October at animal control when she went to pick up another cat. As she bent down to that cats cage, Daniel stuck his paw out and poked her head. He was very clearly saying, I need to be rescued, Id like to be your friend, please pay attention to me, she said. And when a sign is that obvious, we tend to not ignore it. The shelter takes in animals that might otherwise be euthanized. Daniel was originally going to be adopted out, but Rowell has decided to keep him as a shelter mascot. Daniels 26 toes two shy of the Guinness World Records number dont seem to affect his cat activities. He runs and he plays and he climbs, he uses a scratching post. He seems to be not bothered by it at all, Rowell said. Family historyATHOL, Mass. A woman is on the hunt for history after her friends discovered centuries-old Massachusetts genealogy records when they bought the contents of an abandoned Florida storage unit. Debbie Meyers of Tampa said the records trace several families lineage back to the 1500s, and include people from western Massachusetts towns that were evacuated and flooded to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir. Meyers told the Worcester Telegram the storage company wont disclose the previous owners name. But her research into the photos, records, family Bibles and other items strongly suggests it was a woman who originally lived in one of the so-called lost towns under the Quabbin, and who died in 2007. Meyers hopes to find a family member to take the items, or a historical society that might be interested. Cards from gravePITTSBURGH The holiday cards from ad man Bob McCully were truly a special delivery from beyond the grave. About 400 people recently received the macabre but humorous greetings from McCully, who died in August at 88, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Friday. The former Pittsburgh advertising executive is pictured on the front of the card talking on the phone in an office. Hello, please dont call, it reads. I recently moved to a quiet neighborhood ... Inside, the card says: My new place doesnt have a phone and our gates close after dark. Pictures show the gates at Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville and McCullys tombstone. Friends say a relative produced the card, which generated a mix of emotions for longtime McCully friend David Newell. It was the strangest feeling getting that card. It was almost eerie. But when I opened it, I laughed out loud. It was the ultimate Christmas card, Newell said. McCully often performed locally in satirical musical revues and was known for his darkly funny Christmas greetings. For several years, Newell said, cards were written from the perspective of McCullys former dog, Rolf. This years card might be the most memorable of all. Faked obituaryBROOKVILLE, Pa. Authorities in northwestern Pennsylvania say a man published an obituary for his living mother in a ploy to get paid bereavement time off from work. Relatives called The Jeffersonian Democrat newspaper in Brookville after the obit appeared to report the woman was actually alive and well. The woman herself then visited the paper. Brookville police charged 45year-old Scott Bennett on Tuesday with disorderly conduct. Democrat editor Randy Bartley said he accepted the obituary in good faith after being unable to confirm the funeral arrangements at press time. He told The Derrick newspaper Friday the woman was very understanding. Police Chief Ken Dworek said Bennett wrote up the memorial notice because he didnt want to get fired for taking time off.Mitten campaign LANSING, Mich. Michigan and Wisconsin have thrown off the gloves and are engaged in hand-to-hand combat in a debate about which of them looks more like a mitten. Hey, Wisconsin, get real!! The Mitten is ours!! tweeted one Michigan resident upset the state across Lake Michigan is trying to usurp a shape so iconic it can be picked out by orbiting spaceships. Noted another, Only one state has Mitten Mojo! Alex Beaton of the Awesome Mitten website spotted the knitmitten shaped like Wisconsin on the Travel Wisconsin website this week and kicked off the bare-knuckled offensive against what she saw as a mitten impostor. People in Michigan, we do identify ourselves so closely with the Mitten State, Beaton said of the states Lower Peninsula. Were Americas high five! But Tom Lyons, who works in public relations in Neenah, Wis., said Michigan residents shouldnt be getting their yarn in a twist over Wisconsins mitten theme for its winter tourism campaign. Wisconsin is the left mitten. Michigan is the right mitten. Even children know that one mitten doesnt cut it when it comes to Midwest winters, he said. Lyons formerly worked in Door County Wisconsins thumb region and said he often holds up his left hand when locating state places for others. We complement each other and its not our fault that their thumb is smaller, he said, taking a lighthearted jab at Wisconsins neighbor across Lake Michigan. Were very similar and they should be flattered. B8 M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 12, 2011 C ITRUS C OUNTY (FL) C HRONICLE Classifieds Classifieds Classifieds In Print and Online All The Time! TO ADVERTISE CALL:352-563-5966 OR PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE ATwww.chronicleonline.comCONNECTING THE RIGHT BUYERS WITH YOUR MESSAGE BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 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Its a genetic mutation called polydactylism and even though its two toes shy of a Guinness World Records number, its helping Milwaukee shelter officials raise money to buy a new home after they learned their rent was being doubled. ON THE NET Travel Wisconsin: www. travelwisconsin.com Travel Michigan: www.michigan.org Poll: www.michigan.org/Who IsTheRealMittenState/